. Describe the importance of the DSM in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses and substance use disorders

.Initial Assessment

Discuss the important elements of an initial assessment of a client. What are some questions you want to be sure to ask? Discuss how your favorite theory or theories of counseling influence the content of your initial assessment and the way you use the acquired information for goal setting and treatment planning.

2. Treatment Planning

How well did you do in constructing an effective treatment plan in your skills? What else do you need to know about treatment planning? What other skills do one might need to develop to be able to create effective treatment plans in collaboration with clients?

PCN-527 Topic 8: Short Answer Questions

Directions: Provide short answers of 75-150 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 200 words for your response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include at least four peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook.

1. Discuss the similarities and differences of the three generations of anti-psychotic medications.

2. How do the current anti-psychotics work on the brain?

3. Discuss the similarities and differences between the three generations of medications to treat depression.

4. How do the current medications to treat depression work on the brain?

5. Describe three medications that are used to treat substance use disorders.

6. What medications may be risky to prescribe someone who has a substance use disorder? Why are they risky?

7. Describe the importance of the DSM in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

8. Identify some adverse side effects of at least two commonly prescribed medication for treating psychiatric disorders.

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