Group therapy can alleviate feelings of isolation and foster a supportive and collaborative environment for sharing difficult feelings in order to facilitate healing. For many people, being part of a group that has a shared understanding of a struggle provides a...
A 22-year-old female with Major Depressive Disorder reports low energy, feelings of hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating. Discussed mood tracking and introduced behavioral activation to increase positive activities. Practiced cognitive reframing to challenge...
There are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in group settings and CBT in family settings. In your role, it is essential to understand these differences to...
A 12-year-old male with Intermittent Explosive Disorder reports frequent outbursts at school and home. Discussed triggers and introduced anger management techniques, including deep breathing and counting exercises. Practiced impulse control strategies through...
Understanding the strengths of each type of therapy and which type of therapy is most appropriate for each patient is an essential skill of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. In this Assignment, you will compare humanistic-existential therapy to another...
Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a client’s response to treatment. Often, you will find that multiple assessment tools are designed to measure the same condition or response. Not all tools,...
Accurately diagnosing depressive disorders can be challenging given their periodic and, at times, cyclic nature. Some of these disorders occur in response to stressors and, depending on the cultural history of the client, may affect their decision to seek treatment....
1. Introduction Focus of Week 4: Anxiety disorders, Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Clinical Importance: These conditions are among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, often comorbid, and significantly impair...
Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and OCD “Fear,” according to the DSM-5-TR, “is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat” (APA, 2022). All anxiety disorders contain...
A 34-year-old African American female with Panic Disorder and Chronic Insomnia returned for follow-up. She reports waking up multiple times during the night due to panic attacks characterized by a racing heart and shortness of breath. She describes feeling constantly...
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect the experiences to the learning you gain from your weekly Learning Resources. Comprehensive notes, such as the ones required in this practicum course, are often used...
Psychotic disorders and schizophrenia are some of the most complicated and challenging diagnoses in the DSM. The symptoms of psychotic disorders may appear quite vivid in some patients; with others, symptoms may be barely observable. Additionally, symptoms may overlap...
