M5-DQ

In this module, you will explore the concept of treatment for psychological disorders. You’ll consider how treatment approaches differ based on the psychological disorder.

For your initial post, read Chapter 1 of Evidence-Based Prevention. Then read each scenario below and determine which approach would best serve this client and why.

Note: Unlike for the other discussions in this course, you must first start a thread and complete your initial post in order to read and reply to your peers' posts.

· Jayden, a 5-year-old boy, is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). His treatment provider is trying to help him increase eye contact with others.

· Trina, a 50-year-old woman, is diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. Her treatment provider is trying to help stabilize her mood.

· Desmond, a 22-year-old college student, is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The treatment provider is trying to help decrease Desmond’s overall level of worry.

· How does the concept of treatment for psychological disorders apply to any of the following programmatic themes? You may want to review the Programmatic Themes document.

· Self-care

· Social justice

· Emotional intelligence

· Career connections

· Ethics