PCN 605 RS T4 Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Comparison Chart Assignment- Grand Canyon University
Read the Case Study for "Johnny" and review/score the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure-Child Age 6-17 form completed by the mother (attached). Consider the following when reviewing the form:
1. What information do you gather from the data in this instrument?
2. What will you do next-based on the information from the Level 1 Measure?
Utilize the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure-Child Age 6-17 measure to differentiate between issues associated with typical childhood behaviors and clinically-significant psychiatric phenomena (psychopathology). Consider the following when differentiating between the issues:
1. Based on your findings, would you assess that "Johnny" needs a formal referral to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor?
Assign the appropriate DSM diagnoses for "Johnny" in descending order, from the dominant, to the least dominant. Consider the following when assigning the DSM diagnosis:
1. What diagnostic impression do you reach based on the information gathered about Johnny? What is your rationale for ruling-out other diagnoses?
Write a 500-750-word paper about Johnny and your findings. Include the following in your paper:
1. The appropriate DSM diagnoses for "Johnny" in descending order, from the dominant, to the least dominant and rationale.
2. An explanation regarding why other diagnoses were excluded and rationale.
3. A discussion regarding if you would assess that "Johnny" needs a formal referral to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor and rationale for your choice.
4. At least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper to substantiate your findings.
Text Book: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Washington DC: American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- Case-Study-Johnny.rar