4 pages

4 pages-18 hrs

Number of Pages: 4 (Double Spaced)

Writing Style: APA

Number of sources: 5

In a 7-10 page scholarly research paper:
Below patient is diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder – Single Episode (Clinical Disorder).
Select and explain your pharmacological treatment approach
Describe how your treatment approach will alter brain chemistry and influence behavior
Determine the anticipated side effects of your pharmacological treatment
Describe how you will manage drug side effects
Describe how the use of over-the-counter and illicit drugs effect your pharmacological treatment
The Case Study
Ms. A. is a 28-year-old married executive who comes to you (the psychologist) complaining of “nervousness” and difficulty sleeping. She has been taking over-the-counter medication to help her sleep. Ms. A. is in good health and is well-groomed, although she appears very fatigued. She reports that problems have developed over the past three months, following her husband’s last business trip. She reports that she has been worrying constantly that her husband will “leave her.” Ms. A.’s symptoms include: irritability, fatigue, an inner sense of restlessness, a 15-pound weight loss over the past three months, and loss of libido and sleep disturbance (restless sleep and early-morning awakening). Ms. A. also admits to using “street drugs” in her early 20’s but denies using any illicit drugs for the last five (5) years.
Please Note: This is a treatment simulation. You will need to uncover additional information in your initial assessment to substantiate your diagnosis and treatment planning. Your diagnosis should be complete and include Axis I-V. In particular, your diagnosis should include both a clinical disorder (Axis I) and personality disorder (Axis II).
Use at least five academic sources such as peer-reviewed journals, books or articles with recent dates (from 2005-2013).
Your paper should synthesize the readings you have completed so far that apply to the topic and should reflect how this synthesis will help you apply what you are learning to your own work in the profession.
The Assignment should:
Follow Assignment directions (review grading rubric for best results).
Use correct APA formatting per the APA Publication Manual, 6th Edition.
Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English.
Be written in Standard American English and be clear, specific, and error- free.