Discussions Questions

1. What are the benefits and drawbacks of treating an adolescent substance user in an inpatient facility?

2. Read the Topic 2 Case Study: Cami, which is located in the Topic 2 materials. What are the prodromal phase symptoms that Cami is experiencing associated with her substance use and what is the level of care that you would recommend? Explain your rationale.

3. How would you explain a diagnosis to a client? Are there circumstances in which a diagnosis would not be appropriate to share with a client?

4. There are many pros and cons in relation to mental health diagnosis. List some in supporting an argument for or against formal diagnostic protocols. Briefly explain the cross-cutting symptom measures in the DSM. Include at least two scholarly references.