Objective: This assignment is built to help you break down the criteria of the final project, address all necessary components, identify sources which will help fill out your paper, and allow for feedback prior to your final project submission.
To create an outline for full credit, using the following guide. Your outline should include at minimum one statement for each area/criteria but can certainly be more detailed. This outline will serve as a guide for your final project, so use the level of detail that would be most helpful for you.
Outline Guide:
I. Character Profile: Create a character profile RELEVANT to your chosen diagnosis and treatment plan. Most of this
criteria will be included in each paper, but you are able to discern what works best for your character.
A. Name, age, gender, occupation, and relevant
background information.
B. Personal history relevant to your diagnosis and
treatment.
C. Current circumstances, stressors, and challenges.
D. Overall behavioral, emotional, and cognitive characteristics that generally speak to the state of your chosen character. **Specific examples of behavior will be listed in the next section, this is an account of overall life circumstances (ex. They’ve lived in a war zone, were abandoned by parents, lost their job, etc.)
II. Diagnosis: A. Based on the character profile, diagnose the individual with a mental health disorder using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) criteria. B. Justify your diagnosis by referencing specific symptoms (as evidenced by their observed behavior; emotional/mood state, and/or internal dialogue) and criteria from the DSM-S-TR. C. Provide a rationale for why this diagnosis is most appropriate for the individual. A. Key Component: Thoughtfulness is more important than accuracy here. I’m expecting a thoughtful, thorough attempt, not a perfect diagnosis. III. Treatment Choice: A. Select an evidence-based treatment approach for the diagnosed mental health disorder. B. Describe the chosen treatment approach, including its theoretical foundation, goals, and techniques. C. Explain why this treatment approach is suitable for addressing your character’s symptoms and needs.
IV. Reflection: A. Reflect on the process of diagnosing the individual and selecting a treatment approach. B. Discuss any challenges or uncertainties encountered during the assignment. C. Reflect on how your personal beliefs, biases, and values may have influenced your decision-making process. D. Consider alternative diagnoses or treatment approaches that were considered and why they were ultimately not chosen. V. Reference Page (Please Include w/ Outline) A. Include all previously recorded citations minimum in APA 7 style. Formatting and Submission (doesn’t need to be included in the outline but needs consideration for the final project). • Length: Not to exceed 5 pages. • Create a title for your project. • Format: Typed with I-inch margins, 12-point font. • Written in essay format. Indent the first line of paragraphs and separate paragraphs based on shifting topic areas. • Please proofread your paper aloud, ask a friend to read, and/or seek support from the Writing Center. • Citations: Use APA (7) format for in-text citations and
