Discussion Post: Depressive Disorder
Post a treatment plan for the older adult client in the Week 10: Case Study found in this week's Learning Resources. Be sure to address the following in your post:
o Which diagnosis should be considered?
o What is the DSM-V Coding for the diagnosis you are considering?
o What is your rationale for the diagnosis? Be sure and link the client's signs and symptoms to the DSM-V diagnostic criteria to support your diagnosis.
o What tests or tools should be considered to help identify the correct diagnosis?
o What differential diagnosis should be considered?
o What Treatment Strategy would you recommend?
o What treatment would you prescribe and what is the rationale?
o Safety
o Psychopharmacology
o Diagnostic Tests
o Psychotherapy
o Psychoeducation
o What standard guidelines would you use to treat or assess this patient?
o Clinical Note: Is depression a normal part of aging?
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.