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1. Chose one (1) case from the scenarios file (PDF). download

2. Then, for your selected case, describe the following details in written form:

1. The factors, signs and symptoms that prompt investigation of a mental health problem.

2. Key points to consider when providing care for this particular patient (e.g., cultural and other sensitivities).

3. Methods you might use to engage this patient in assessment and treatment.

4. Principles of care you would engage in working with this patient, using specific examples, i.e.:

· Steps of a thorough assessment

· Standardized screening methods

· Other types of clinical information you would want about the patient’s medical situation that might be relevant to your assessment and/or treatment plan

· Type(s) of therapy (psychoeducation, psychotherapy type, etc.)

· Potential for inclusion of psychopharmacology and specific types

· Recommended follow-up

· Approaches for working with the multi-disciplinary primary care team

· Referral pathways

Paper Format:

· Students should use the student paper format, including a cover page. For more information: refer to Chapter 2 of APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition, the APA Style Paper Format resource , and the APA Student Title Page Guide .

· Student papers do not include a running head. For more information: refer to page 30 of the APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition, and this APA Style Header resource .

· This paper should NOT include an abstract, table of contents, or appendix.

· The paper should be double spaced and include 1" margins throughout.

Font Type and Size:

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· A variety of font choices are permitted in APA Style. Use the same font throughout the text of the paper. Options include:

· Sans serif font: 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, 10-point Lucida San Unicode

· Serif font: 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Georgia, normal (10-point) Computer Modern

· For more information: refer to page 44 of the of APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition, and this APA Style Font resource .

· Ensure the font type and font size of your page numbers are consistent with the rest of your paper.

Paper Length:

· Your paper should be approximately five (5) to eight (8) pages.

· The cover page will not be part of the total page count for this assignment. You will not lose points for including a cover page.

In-Text Citations and References:

· Paper must include appropriate and relevant in-text citations / references used.

· You are expected to cite articles and readings from this course.

· In-text citations and reference list should be formatted according to APA style.

· For more information about in-text citations, refer to Chapter 8 of the 7th edition APA Manual or this APA Style resource regarding 'Author-Date Citation System'. (Links to an external site.)

· To review formatting and structure of various reference examples, refer to Chapters 9 and 10 of the 7th edition APA Manual or this APA Style resource regarding 'Reference Examples' (Links to an external site.) .

Rubric

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Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies Factors, Signs, and Symptoms of Mental Health Problem

3 pts

Identified the signs and symptoms of the mental health problem as well as contributing factors

2 pts

Identified mental health problem but only provided minimal details

1 pts

Identified mental health problem but did not provide details

0 pts

Did not address mental health problem

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKey Points to Consider

Identifies areas that need to be considered when developing a plan of care that includes cultural, economic, and/or individual sensitivities

3 pts

Identified cultural, economic, and/or individual sensitivities with specific details from the case

2 pts

Identified cultural, economic, and/or individual sensitivities but provided only minimal details

1 pts

Identified areas to consider but did not provide details

0 pts

Did not address key points

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethods for Engagement

Describes evidenced based interventions/methods to improve patient motivation and engagement in care

3 pts

Identified appropriate and evidence-based interventions and rationale for how they will improve motivation and engagement in care

2 pts

Identified interventions in detail but did not provide rationale

1 pts

Identified interventions but did not provide details on how they will be implemented

0 pts

Did not address interventions

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrinciples of Care

Includes: Assessment steps Screening methods Collateral information Specific therapies Discussion of medications Follow-up recommendations Team approaches Referral pathways

10 pts

Provided care plan and addressed: assessment steps with screening methods, collateral information, specific therapies, discussion of medications, follow-up recommendations, how the treatment team will be utilized, and potential referral pathways

8 pts

Provided care plan with 75% of required components addressed

6 pts

Provided care plan with 50% of the required components addressed

4 pts

Outlined care plan but did not address required components

0 pts

Did not address care plan

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style

Paper is 5-8 pages and student adheres to APA style formatting and uses proper grammar and spelling

1 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

1 pts

Total Points: 20