Discussion Post: Treating Childhood Abuse
Objective
a) Recommend strategies for assessing for abuse
b) Analyze influences of media and social media on mental health
c) Evaluate the need for mandatory reporting of abuse
To Prepare for this Discussion:
a) Read the Learning Resources concerning treating childhood abuse.
b) Read the Child Abuse Case Study in the Learning Resources.
Post:
a) What strategies would you employ to assess the patient for abuse? Explain why you selected these strategies.
b) How might exposure to the media and/or social media affect the patient?
c) What type of mandatory reporting (if any) is required in this case? Why?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.