Overview
Overview
DSM diagnoses are applied to symptomatic individuals who are brought to healthcare providers, which may result in labeling. But our understanding of the psychological conditions people experience is enhanced if we keep in mind that some ages and populations are probably more sensitive to environmental conditions than others. Selecting a diagnosis carefully and ensuring it is evident in the client will result in the most effective treatment.
For this assignment, you are asked to think critically about the current diagnostic system and the medical model of mental illness.
Preparation
Select (and watch) a movie or documentary about a real-life person who has been diagnosed with a disorder listed in the DSM-5-TR
"A Beautiful Mind" (2001) – focuses on John Nash, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Find two peer-reviewed journal articles in the Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site..
oOne article that focuses on behaviors associated with the disorder.
oOne article that focuses on the efficacy of your chosen treatment for this disorder.
Review Section 10 of the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Instructions
In a 5–7 page paper, provide the following:
Introduction.
oDescribe the person depicted.
Describe the diagnosis (1–2 pages).
oDiscuss each criterion from the DSM-5-TR that the individual fits and does not fit for that diagnosis. Use examples from the movie.
oDiscuss any race- or gender-related considerations or issues.
oDiscuss any other conditions you would need to rule out.
Possible causes (1–2 pages).
oDiscuss a plausible explanation for the individual's behaviors. Use scientific evidence from a peer-reviewed journal article to support your points.
§Describe the research findings.
§Demonstrate how it supports your explanation.
oDiscuss possible causes based on a scientifically supported psychological theory.
§Describe the theory.
§Demonstrate how it supports your explanation.
Propose a potential treatment for the individual (1–2 pages).
oDescribe the treatment.
oDetail why you chose this treatment.
§Use scientific evidence from a peer-reviewed journal article to support your choice of treatments.
Ethical considerations (1 page).
oDescribe ethical considerations a professional would need to follow when treating this individual.
oUse examples to demonstrate how these ethical considerations apply to the individual or treatment.
Conclusion.
oSummarize your conclusions.
Be sure to write your paper in APA format, cite all references in APA style, and include a reference list. Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX] to format your paper in APA style.
Requirements: College