Category: Behavioral science and Human development

Assignment Content
Anxiety and trauma-related disorders have a large impact on the forensic population, but in different ways. This assignment will help you become familiar with the intricacies of these disorders and how to help those experiencing these symptoms.
Research the behavioral symptoms associated with anxiety and trauma-related disorders, as well as general treatment interventions.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing the behaviors that an individual with anxiety or trauma-related disorders may exhibit and how to intervene with individuals when they exhibit these symptoms. Include the following:
Differentiate between the general behavioral symptoms for an anxiety disorder and a trauma-related disorder.
Explain the difficulties individuals with these disorders may face in a correctional setting.
Describe general treatment interventions for individuals exhibiting symptoms of these disorders.
Include a minimum of three sources.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

Hello! This is a paper for a clinical assessment class. The description is:  
Students will select a DSM-5 diagnosis that they would like to research in more depth. The paper must be at least 10 pages long, double-spaced, with 7 references. Students will explain and discuss the diagnosis and prognosis for those who may have this condition. Students will discuss aspects of the diagnosis as it pertains to different racial groups and ethnic groups. Students will discuss clinical interventions in the treatment of the diagnosis, and any promising interventions or current innovations. The DSM can count as one of the references. 
Some examples of the diagnoses that were spoken about in class were substance use disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar & depressive disorders, anxiety disorders & obsessive disorders, trauma & stressor-related disorders, somatic Sx, sexual dysfunctions & gender dysphoria. 
Attached is the rubric for the assignment. Thank you so much!

Where do you get most of your news, and how do you analyze what you hear, view, or read on media outlets?
In what ways can/do you, as a citizen, get involved in the governmental process? How do you apply critical thinking when you are involved in these activities?
Share an example of a fallacy or rhetoric you have seen used to market a product or service in commercials, advertisements, etc. How will you use information provided in Ch. 10 of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life to be a more mindful consumer?
If someone asked you what your favorite activity or concept from this class was as well as what the most challenging activity or concept was, what would you tell them and why?
Use at least one quote from this week’s course material within one of your discussion prompt responses to support your thoughts in your initial post.  Be sure to use APA referencing and include the reference. Just as a reminder the citation may be inline. For example: The author says “Critical thinking is a collection of skills we use every day that are necessary for our full intellectual and personal development” (Boss, 2021, p.28). You must then ALSO include underneath your post: Boss, J. (2021). THiNK: Critical thinking and logic skills for everyday life (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. For more guidance see the Center for Writing Excellence. 

Final Assessment paper (28 Days) make sure you follow the instruction and that you add the following.  Biopsychosocial & Mental Status Exam
Background information, which should include: (psychosocial)
Identifying Information
Referral Source
Presenting Problem
History of the Problem
Previous Counseling Experience
Family Background
Personal History
Work Experience/ Work History
Housing
Medical History
Mental Health History
Substance Use/ Abuse History
Cultural History
Spirituality/Religion
Social Support Network
Client Strengths
Psychological Defenses Used
Suicide Assessment
Mental Status and Current Functioning, which should include: 
Appearance
Attitude
Motor Activity
Affect
Mood
Speech
Thought Processes
Thought Content
Perception
Orientation
Cognitive Function
Abstraction
Judgment
Insight
The final writing assignment for our class will be to write an 8-10-page paper in which you analyze the characters of the movie 28 Days).
You will need to use the terms that have been discussed either through lecture, readings, or through your own research. Please be sure to Identify the substance of abuse. Please explain the process of recovery or the lack of it and relevant stages that warrant understanding in formulating a treatment plan. Do not summarize the movie.  You should watch this movie through a service provider’s lens.
Your paper should have all the following elements:
A Bio-Psycho-Social assessment of the character/s
A discussion of the impact of addiction on character and how it is inter-related with external/ internal systems.
A critical analysis of the character/s barriers.
Your opinion as to whether mental health should be treated before dependency is addressed?
Your opinion as to whether the disease impacts the individual and or the family and how.
*Use evidence from the movie and what you have learned in class to support your opinion.
*Special note—remember that this is an eight-to-ten-page paper, and you will need to spend multiple paragraphs discussing each bullet.
Requirements:
Answer all aspects above.
8-10 pages
APA format
You need to use a minimum of six resources and there is no maximum limit.
use every heading and subheading to ensure all areas are answered when possible and note when not enough information was gathered to answer certain areas.