Depression

Assessment Description

After reviewing the topic assigned chapters and the electronic resources in your study Topic Resources, choose between bipolar, major depression, or a somatic disorder. Create a newsletter or brochure that is between 750–1,200 words, either through Canva.com, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft PowerPoint, to address the following:

  1. Describe the chosen disorder and the assigned code from the current DSM.
  2. Which psychological model best fits this disorder (i.e., biological, cognitive)?
  3. Discuss the etiology of this disorder and the common symptoms, including the manifestation of the symptoms.
  4. Identify the different forms of treatment and therapy commonly prescribed for this disorder. Discuss the efficacy while considering a multicultural worldview.
  5. Examine the values and belief systems about behavioral health disorders across cultures. How would the various stigmas or beliefs affect treatment options?
  6. List national and local resources where someone can receive support for this disorder.
  7. Include a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your assignment.

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Requirements: 1000 words

 

this is book we are using for reference:

Comer, R.J., & Comer, J.S. (2021). Abnormal psychology (11th ed.). Worth Publishers. ISBN: 9781319370602

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psychotherapy technique that entails managing the depressive symptoms manifested when depressing episodes occur in a patient. For instance, the negative feelings and thoughts about maniac episodes are addressed through psychiatrist sessions where the patient identifies the negative thoughts and beliefs that may trigger their episodes. Özdel et al. (2021) state that CBT is considered one of the best fits for bipolar disorders as it can be effective for almost everyone, and it can be used in various settings such as hospitals or private care practices.

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