DSM-5-TR diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders

Overview DSM diagnoses are applied to symptomatic individuals who are brought to healthcare providers, which may result in labeling. But our understanding of the psychological conditions people experience is enhanced if we keep in mind that some ages and populations are probably more sensitive to environmental conditions than others. Selecting a diagnosis carefully and ensuring it is evident in the client will result in the most effective treatment. For this assignment, you are asked to think critically about the current diagnostic system and the medical model of mental illness. Preparation Select (and watch) a movie or documentary about a real-life person who has been diagnosed with a disorder listed in the DSM-5-TR. Examples: Washington, D. (Director). (2002). Antwone Fisher. Fox Searchlight Pictures. Howard, R. (Director). (2001). A beautiful mind. Universal Pictures. Mangold, J. (Director). (1999). Girl, interrupted. Columbia Pictures. Jackson, M. (Director). (2010). Temple Grandin. HBO. Scorsese, M. (Director). (2004). The aviator. Miramax Films. Klein, L. J., & Blush, K. (Directors). (2012). Of two minds. MadPix. Flethcher, D. (Director). (2019). Rocketman. New Republic Pictures. Pohlad, B. (Director). (2014). Love and mercy. Battle Mountain Films. Note: You can learn how to reference this in your paper by reading Week 6: Film and Television ReferencesLinks to an external site.. Find two peer-reviewed journal articles in the Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site.. One article that focuses on behaviors associated with the disorder. One article that focuses on the efficacy of your chosen treatment for this disorder. Review Section 10 of the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of ConductLinks to an external site.. Instructions In a 57 page paper, provide the following: Introduction. Describe the person depicted. Describe the diagnosis (12 pages). Discuss each criterion from the DSM-5-TR that the individual fits and does not fit for that diagnosis. Use examples from the movie. Discuss any race- or gender-related considerations or issues. Discuss any other conditions you would need to rule out. Possible causes (12 pages). Discuss a plausible explanation for the individual’s behaviors. Use scientific evidence from a peer-reviewed journal article to support your points. Describe the research findings. Demonstrate how it supports your explanation. Discuss possible causes based on a scientifically supported psychological theory. Describe the theory. Demonstrate how it supports your explanation. Propose a potential treatment for the individual (12 pages). Describe the treatment. Detail why you chose this treatment. Use scientific evidence from a peer-reviewed journal article to support your choice of treatments. Ethical considerations (1 page). Describe ethical considerations a professional would need to follow when treating this individual. Use examples to demonstrate how these ethical considerations apply to the individual or treatment. Conclusion. Summarize your conclusions. Be sure to write your paper in APA format, cite all references in APA style, and include a reference list. Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX] to format your paper in APA style. Additional Requirements Your assignment should also meet the following requirements: Title page: Include your name, course, date, and instructor. References: The DSM-5-TRLinks to an external site., your textbook, and two or more peer-reviewed journal articles. Capella Writing CenterLinks to an external site. will help you with citing sources and formatting references. Written communication: Written communication is free from errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to the current APA style and formatting. Refer to the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for guidance. Length of paper: 57 typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: Competency 1: Develop plausible behavioral explanations based on scientific evidence. Explain behavior using scientific evidence. Explain behavior using a theory. Competency 2: Apply the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to psychological disorders. Apply DSM diagnostic criteria to a person depicted in media. Describe race- or gender-related considerations of a specific diagnosis. Competency 3: Apply the psychology ethical code of conduct to inform professional behavior. Apply psychology ethical code of conduct to inform professional behavior. Competency 4: Propose appropriate interventions grounded in psychology. Propose appropriate psychology-based interventions. Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors. Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.