Stress Reduction Experiential Activity and Assignment
We learned about stress, crisis, and coping all semester and now is the time to put our knowledge to use. For this assignment you will pick a stress reduction activity described in class, our textbook and/or the peer reviewed literature. This stress reduction activity must be one that you have never tried before. You must […]
Art Historical Critique Essay
The Art History Critique (AHC) process takes a deep look into an individual work of art. Each Critique begins with a work of art, which will be assigned by the instructor. The Art History Critique process involves analyzing different aspects of the work of art: 1) Description/Subject 2) Formal Analysis 3) Interpretation 4) Historical/Cultural Context. […]
THE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND EVIDENCE-BASED RATING SCALES
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, however, are appropriate for use in all clinical situations. You must consider the […]
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Discuss the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Discuss the metabolism, absorption, bioavailability, and excretion. · Give an example of how each can be impacted (medical condition, body habitus, route of administration, etc.) Discuss half-life elimination and influences that can alter it.
ASSESSING AND DIAGNOSING PATIENTS WITH MOOD DISORDERS
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. Bipolar disorders can also be difficult to properly diagnose. While clients with a bipolar or […]