Week 8: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Psychopathology Medications Course Document: ADHD Stimulant Addiction Case Study: Junior Junior is a 14-year-old Hispanic boy of Mexican-American heritage. He lives with his parents in San Bernadino, CA. Junior’s parents (Diego and Francisca) both have successful careers and are very concerned that he should succeed in his […]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, it is recommended that you read Chapter 1 in Turning Points in Dynamic Psychotherapy: Initial Assessment, Boundaries, Money, Disruptions and Suicidal Crises and Chapters 1, 2, and 4 in The Psychiatric Interview: Assessment and Diagnosis. Respond to at least one of your colleagues in the discussion forum before creating your assignment […]

As you review the assigned readings this week, think about which strengths-based treatment approach resonates with you. How does it align with what you have learned thus far about the etiology of addiction? Consider how you will integrate this knowledge into your toolbox in your efforts to become a clinician skilled in working with substance-related […]

As we have discovered in this module, language develops in a similar progression across cultures, including that of the deaf community. In this assignment, you will consider the importance of how language As we have discovered in this module, language develops in a similar progression across cultures, including that of the deaf community. In this […]

Research has shown that for most people, problems associated with addiction often begin during adolescence. The unique developmental processes of this stage put individuals at a higher risk for substance misuse and can have long-term detrimental effects on both substance and behavioral regulation. Research also indicates that challenging life experiences—such as abuse or traumatic loss—also […]

For this Assignment, select one of the case examples in the Learning Resources Identify the major symptoms of depression and consider antidepressant medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe to treat the symptoms. Consider the role of the counselor in supporting the psychiatrist’s recommendations in the initial stages of psychopharmacological medication management. Finally, think about issues […]

The process of enculturation in the United States starts with a child learning by interacting with the mother and other members of the family unit. In addition, some children are influenced by members outside the home. However, it is not until the child enters preschool or kindergarten that he or she spends most of the […]

When conducting forensic assessments, it is important for forensic mental health professionals to have a thorough understanding of the following: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct Including 2010 Amendments Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology: Adopted by APA Council of Representatives Ethical issues are commonly present when completing forensic assessments. Read the scenario below […]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read Chapters 8, 12, and 13 in DSM 5 Made Easy: The Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis; Chapter 2 in Turning Points in Dynamic Psychotherapy: Initial Assessment, Boundaries, Money, Disruptions and Suicidal Crises; Chapter 5 in The Psychiatric Interview: Assessment and Diagnosis; all required articles; and review the PSY645 Fictional Sociocultural Case Studies (Links to […]

Frank is a 45-year-old male who identifies as gay. He stated his reason for seeking out psychotherapy is because my boyfriend doesn’t want to have sex with me. When asked about the frequency of his sexual activity with his boyfriend,  he reported that they have sex at least once a week. While this tends to […]