Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it. Create your Assignment submission and be […]
One of the main controversies in the field of psychology relates to how we define “normal” and “abnormal” behavior. There is a general agreement with the official definitions of abnormal behavior that rises to the level of needing a diagnosis and psychological and psychiatric treatment. These official definitions are contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). There have been many revisions […]
Discuss key differences between anorexia and bulimia. In your discussion, include background information for each disorder and its prevalence in adolescents. What are some risk factors and comorbidities for each disorder? Discuss how you would treat a patient presenting with an eating disorder taking into consideration age, culture, and ethical standards.
Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Major Depressive Disorder Differentiate between bipolar I, bipolar II, and major depressive disorder. In your post, discuss the similarities and differences between these disorders and how you, as a provider, would determine which diagnosis a patient has. Also, include medications that would be prescribed for each of these disorders and alternative treatment options. Be sure to include age considerations for […]
Research psychosis in the pediatric population and discuss symptoms and diagnoses that relate to this population. Make sure to include epidemiology and risk factors that children have for certain psychotic disorders. Discuss treatment options for these patients. Be sure to include ethical considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosis.
Discuss ethical considerations and equality in the pediatric population. Instructions: Research ethics and equality in the pediatric psychiatric population using scholarly articles. Choose a pediatric psychiatric diagnosis and discuss the following topics in your discussion Discuss the specific diagnosis. Discuss symptoms/ screening tools/treatment options. Discuss ethical standards to consider when treating a patient with this diagnosis. Discuss equality standards to consider in the treatment of […]
Anxiety in Children Anxiety in children can cause difficulties in school and home life. How can you discern anxiety symptoms in children and formulate a diagnosis? In the initial post, discuss one specific form of anxiety seen in the pediatric population. Be sure to address symptoms of the disorder, as well as screening tools that can be used to make an accurate diagnosis. Include treatment […]
Start by reading and following these instructions: Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from […]
Assignment topic: Childhood Trauma and Maltreatment Research childhood trauma and maltreatment as well as the mandated reporting of these disorders, and describe your findings. Your assignment should be minimum 2- to 3-page paper answering the following questions. Be sure to include a minimum of three scholarly articles (published within the last five years) in addition to your course material to support your discussion. What are […]
Introduction Please note this is for Postgraduate Diploma in the Art and Science of Health Care. Give a comprehensive and critical discussion on each (separately) of the pain conditions mentioned: Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Post polio syndrome, Trigeminal neuralgia, Fibromyalgia. Approximately 1000-1500 (no exact word count) for each to include the pathophysiology of the pain condition, how it is managed/treated (including one pharmacological therapy […]