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 […]

The relationship between group behavior and human behavior is very close. Ideally, group behavior develops ground rules, customs, and regularities that are either of antihuman or portray positive human behavior (Hutchinson, 2012). These practices at the group level largely affect how humans behave as they interact with one another. Alternatively, the group does not exist […]

Gender Appropriate and Inappropriate Behaviors Recent headlines have sparked a heated debate about whether boys should be allowed to dress as girls. For example, a 5-year-old boy in Seattle who enjoys things traditionally for girls, such as jewelry, the color pink, and dresses was supported and encouraged by his mother, who wrote a book about […]

 Underlying structures of the neck. 1.Compare landmarks of the neck on a male versus those on a female. Which is the largest endocrine gland in the body, and what two hormones does it produce? In older adults, why does the thyroid gland become more fibrotic? : Beginning after 16 weeks of gestation, many pregnant women develop […]

Fifty-four–year-old Fred is complaining of a headache that started about 2 weeks ago. For the past 2 days, the headache has increased in severity, and he is photophobic and has uncial rigidity and projectile vomiting. CT scan results show an arteriovenous malformation in the basal artery and a small hemorrhagic bleed in the middle meningeal […]