UAGC MHA618 Week 04 Factors Affecting Investment In Health M ✓ Solved
UAGC | MHA618 | Week 04 | Factors Affecting Investment In Health [MUSIC PLAYING] PRESENTER: This video introduces the topic of factors affecting investment in health. Economists and policymakers within the health care delivery system often ask the following questions-- can there be quality of life without quality of care? Can there be quality of care, yet a reduced quality of life? Health economists desire to understand the factors involved in good health to formulate a model for investing in health. Health care economists view health as a stock of capital that ideally yields a specific number of healthy days.
This is similar to wealth equaling an ongoing stream of financial capital. From an economic and policy perspective, health is an economic commodity or economic good. Health economists can analyze the demand for good health similarly to analyzing the demand for goods and services. However, it is important to note the traditional market framework does not work, as individuals cannot purchase good health directly. This week, it will be important to understand the factors that provide people with the tools to be more efficient in producing their own stock in health.
Another factor influencing health is how various educational and intervention processes counteract negative lifestyle choices in the pursuit of good health. Criteria Ratings Points Client Concerns 20 to >18 pts Advanced Client concerns/key issues are noted from the case study. The important symptoms, behaviors, and stressors are identified. Sufficiently identified the client concerns as presented in the case. 18 to >16 pts Proficient Identifies most of the client concerns in the case; 1 or 2 concerns (symptoms, behaviors, and/or stressors) may be missing.
16 to >0 pts Developing Identifies few of the client concerns in the case; 2 or more concerns (symptoms, behaviors, and/or stressors) are missing. 0 pts Not Present 20 pts Assessment 5 to >4 pts Advanced Assessment is clearly stated. Rationale for assessment includes what information assessment will provide, professional literature support for use of assessment and what made assessment a better choice than others available. One professional citation given. 4 to >3 pts Proficient Assessment is stated.
Missing 1-2 parts of rationale or rationale is weak. Citation is older than 10 years or from questionable source. 3 to >0 pts Developing Assessment is stated. Missing more than 2 part of the rationale and rationale is weak. Missing citation.
0 pts Not Present 5 pts Case Study Grading Rubric | COUC546_D10_202540 Criteria Ratings Points Diagnostic Impressions 25 to >20 pts Advanced The diagnosis and a rationale for the diagnosis are included and appropriate (or only minor errors). Link between symptoms and DSM criteria clearly provided. Differential diagnoses are reviewed and discussed. In addition to the main disorder, additional diagnoses are also considered (that the client may have more than one diagnosis), examined, and discussed. Developmental Theories and/or Systemic Factors and Multicultural Considerations are addressed.
20 to >15 pts Proficient The initial diagnosis given is not correct but is in the correct DSM category OR Not all link between symptoms and DSM criteria addressed OR Not all the differential diagnoses are reviewed and discussed. Additional diagnoses were considered. Developmental Theories and/or Systemic Factors are partially addressed. Multicultural Considerations are partially addressed. 15 to >0 pts Developing The initial diagnosis is not close to the correct diagnosis, but one is given OR Link between symptoms and DSM criteria vague or missing OR Differential diagnoses were not considered OR Additional diagnoses (secondary) were not considered.
Developmental Theories and/or Systemic Factors were minimally or not addressed. Multicultural Considerations were minimally or not addressed. 0 pts Not Present 25 pts Case Study Grading Rubric | COUC546_D10_202540 Criteria Ratings Points Treatment Recommendations 25 to >20 pts Advanced Recommendations for treatment are included in order of importance, appropriate, and supported by the professional literature. The recommendations demonstrate the use of a collaborative approach. The rationale is linked to potential outcomes of treatment for this client.
How the order of priority will contribute to a successful outcome for the client is evaluated. The recommendations are, also, relevant to the case, able to be implemented by the client, and have some basis of support from professional literature. Considerations for whether the counselor would refer for medication evaluation are discussed and supported by scholarly literature. Specific Considerations questions are thoroughly addressed. 20 to >15 pts Proficient Recommendations for treatment are included but order unclear or not supported.
More support from the professional literature is needed. One of the suggestions may not be appropriate or primary case management. Considerations for medication evaluation are somewhat discussed but unclear or not supported. Specific Considerations questions are partially addressed. 15 to >0 pts Developing Recommendation order is not appropriate.
There is little support from the professional literature. A significant requirement of treatment may have been missed. Recommendations primary case management in nature. Considerations for medication evaluation are inappropriate for diagnosis or not discussed. Specific Considerations questions are poorly addressed or not addressed.
0 pts Not Present 25 pts Mechanics 5 to >4 pts Advanced No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate. Paper is 3-5 pages of content.
4 to >3 pts Proficient Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate. Paper is somewhat under 3 or over 5 pages of content.
3 to >0 pts Developing Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good. Paper is significantly under 3 or over 5 pages of content.
0 pts Not Present 5 pts Case Study Grading Rubric | COUC546_D10_202540 Criteria Ratings Points APA Format Elements 5 to >4 pts Advanced Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page, Citations, and References are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins. An Abstract is not needed. 4 to >3 pts Proficient Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors.
Cover page, Citations, and References are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced. 3 to >0 pts Developing Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors are present. Cover page, Citations, and References are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced and margins are correct.
0 pts Not Present 5 pts Research Elements 5 to >4 pts Advanced Academic primary and secondary materials are used well and include academic materials. Research incorporates professional literature. A complete and accurate Reference and books (7 or more) are less than 10 years old. Arguments are correctly supported with research. 4 to >3 pts Proficient Academic primary and secondary materials are used and include academic journal articles and books (at least 7).
Arguments for treatment suggestions are supported with appropriate research materials. Research is aware of multiple viewpoints of complex issues. A complete and accurate Reference page is provided. 3 to >0 pts Developing Academic sources are used though popular sources are also incorporated (fewer than 7). Arguments incorporate academic support from the professional literature but often include personal opinion without appropriate support.
Sources are, at times, not used appropriately. Research is not aware of multiple viewpoints of complex issues. An incomplete or inaccurate Reference page is provided. 0 pts Not Present 5 pts Total Points: 90 Case Study Grading Rubric | COUC546_D10_ Case Study Assignment Instructions Overview Each Case Study Assignment is an APA style formatted, 3–5-page assignment designed to help you apply the course content including understanding the DSM-5-TR to a fictional case example. This will not require an abstract.
You will need a minimum of 7 peer reviewed scholarly resources, one of these may be the course textbook. All resources need to be less than 10 years old. The 3-5 pages exclude the title page and reference page. In this Case Study Assignment, you will have the opportunity to think through a clinical case, identify and prioritize key imperative issues involved, consider and clarify relevant diagnostic issues, provide at least one assessment to substantiate the diagnosis and formulate beginning treatment recommendations. This Case Study Assignment will directly apply to your future course work in diagnosis and treatment planning which is also included in field experience classes.
Be sure to review the Case Study Grading Rubric and the Case Study Template before beginning this Case Study Assignment . Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. Instructions For this assignment you will read the case study then generate a report that uses the assignment template. INTRODUCTION TO THE CASE STUDY (1-2 statements) introducing the case. Client Concerns Biological factors Psychological Social/Cultural Spiritual Physical symptoms, for example: neurological, past present impact Past and present Ideas thoughts feelings beliefs values about self, others the world Past and present Family systems Relationships with others Cultural elements Past, present Religious and spiritual aspects of self/family Past present Trouble sleeping hopelessness Early parent relationships avoidant Attends church weekly Headaches Ongoing worry and ruminating Loss of colleagues when retired Would like to explore more prayer time and spiritual connection Muscle tension Fear of things bad happening Divorced Grew up with mother who used religion “against her†Genetic predisposition with parent with similar features reported Sees the world as glass half empty Adheres to strict animal rights group ideology Each section should be separated by the appropriate APA headings (Level 1, Level 2…) Client Concerns Using a table as in the example above, complete each column to identify and list the client’s symptoms and any other key issues/concerns noted. (Modify the chart size as needed).
For example, these include biological, psychological, social, and/or spiritual problems. If symptoms/behaviors overlap, you only need to list them once. Assessment Provide at least one assessment that will be used to substantiate the diagnosis you chose -- a valid assessment that a counselor can use. (Note this means it has high reliability and validity for the sample population you are hoping to administer it to). Please be sure to cite support for the assessment tool you use by using one peer reviewed journal article to reference your choice of assessment. Give a short (3-5 sentences) overview of the assessment, what it would help you learn about the client, and why you chose it over other assessments (for example: Beck Depression Inventory: identifies clinical depression, strong research base, its internal consistency (around 0.9) indicates that the items relate to each other and measure the same construct.
Test-retest reliability ranges from 0.73 to 0.92, suggesting consistent scores over time. It is also short, easy to administer and score). Diagnostic Impression Provide the primary diagnostic impression based upon the DSM-5-TR. Be sure to use the full code and full name for each diagnosis. Start with an introduction statement or two as illustrated below as an example.
Be sure to consider secondary disorders in addition to the primary disorder. Is there more than one diagnosis? Provide the following for all diagnoses. Signs and Symptoms List the signs (client’s report) in the right hand column of the chart and link them directly to the symptoms (criteria you find in the DSM-5-TR) in the left hand column of the chart form (example below) to make sure you have linked every client symptom to every DSM-5-TR symptom. This is supported to substantiate your choice for diagnosis.
Be sure to adjust the size of the table accordingly. If there are client reported signs that do not fall into the DSM-5-TR diagnosis, make note that you considered them, but they did not align with the DSM-5-TR. DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for your TOP CHOICE of dx you are giving disorder name and code number note: this should align with your DSM5 Client’s Signs/Reported Symptoms from case study: Criterion A: Criterion B: Criterion C: Criterion D: Criterion E: Criterion F: Other DSM-5 Conditions Considered List other DSM-5-TR conditions you considered and the process you went through to decide they were not the correct diagnosis. For example: “The client reported three symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, but five symptoms are needed for this diagnosis, so the disorder was ruled out.†Developmental Theories and/or Systemic Factors Consider a developmental or systemic perspective as you conceptualize your client.
For example: “What stage is the client in within Eriksons Stages of Developmental theory?†or “What is occurring within the client’s family system that may be influencing the client’s current functioning or behavior?†Multicultural Competencies and Considerations Discuss multicultural considerations that may be relevant to your client. For example, what would the client say about their symptoms/situation from their cultural point of view? How might you apply cultural competencies in your understanding of the client? Cite one peer reviewed counseling source to support your point. Treatment Recommendations Key Issues for Treatment · In bullet point form, identify the top 2-3 symptoms/issues you believe are imperative to the client in the case study.
Be sure to list in order of importance. For example, 1. Suicidal ideation 2. Extreme anxiety/depression symptoms such as X, Y, Z 3. Interpersonal distress regarding relationships with immediate family · The goal here is to clearly delineate what you believe is most time sensitive to address to be of support to the client.
Recommendations for Counseling Identify two evidenced based treatment recommendations for counseling based on the 2-3 key issues you identified. For example, if you are seeing crisis symptoms, what theory is identified in the literature as best practices for Crisis Intervention Counseling that you might choose? If you see anxiety symptoms, what theoretical evidenced based theory and or interventions might be best suited to support the client? You will need to cite these recommendations using peer-reviewed journal articles, focusing on the treatments a counselor would provide. Consider if a medication referral or medication evaluation is recommended and if so, support why you believe this to be the case with peer reviewed scholarly citation.
Specific Considerations For each case study you will have additional critical thinking points to consider. You will need to provide one paragraph responding to the question assigned to each case that corresponds with the list below. In your response to these questions, address how these considerations affected your diagnostic impression and your treatment recommendations. Amara – Case Study 1: What additional information would you need about her culture and why? What kinds of values conflicts might you experience due to the client’s culture?
How would you manage your personal values while working with this client? Sam – Case Study 2: How does a client in crisis change the focus of your assessment and treatment planning? What suicide assessment tool would be best to use with her given ethical and legal requirements counselors have? Jeff – Case Study 3: How do multiple diagnoses affect the decision-making process for diagnostic impressions and treatment planning? How does a substance use disorder affect the process of diagnostic impressions and the order you make treatment recommendations?
What are unconscious or conscious biases to consider when you are personally working with Jeff? Theo - Case Study 4: How does the clients experience of a triggering event inform your conceptualization process? How might you collaborate with this client when treatment planning? What are some barriers you might encounter in the treatment planning process with this client and how might you address those barriers? Victor– Case Study 5: How might the client’s age affect diagnosis and treatment recommendations?
What kind of consideration must be made for the family system and how does it impact your entire conceptualization of the client? Case Study Assignment Student Name School of Behavioral Sciences, Author Note I have no known conflict of interest to disclose. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to . Email 2 CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT 2 Case Study Assignment [Case Name] Write brief introduction to the case here (1-2 sentences) Client Concerns Biological factors Psychological Social/cultural Spiritual Physical symptoms, for example: neurological, past present impact Past and present Ideas, thoughts feelings, beliefs, values about self, others the world Past and present Family systems, Relationships with others, Cultural elements Past, present Religious and spiritual aspects of self/family Past present Assessment Diagnostic Impression Signs and Symptoms DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria: disorder name and code number Client’s Signs/Reported Symptoms from case study: Criterion A: Criterion B: Criterion C: Criterion D: Criterion E: Criterion F: Other DSM-5-TR Conditions Considered Developmental Theories and/or Systemic Factors Multicultural Competencies and Considerations Treatment Recommendations Key Issues for Treatment · One · Two Recommendations for Counseling Specific Considerations References COUC 546 RESPECTFUL Model R: Religious & Spiritual identity Referring to a person’s belief in a reality that transcends physical nature and provides individuals with an “extraordinary†meaning of life in general and human existence in particular E: Economic class background Referring to considerations of how economic factors impact psychological health and personal well-being; being mindful that traditional counseling theories were developed by middle-class individuals S: Sexual [gender] identity Referring to an individual’s gender identity, gender roles, and sexual orientation (sexual identity); an individual’s subjective sense of their gender (gender identity) P: Psychological maturity Referring to an individual’s process of moving from simple to more complex ways of thinking about themselves and their life experiences E: Ethnic/racial identity Referring to an individual’s identities in terms of race/ethnicity/culture and being mindful of “within-group†differences C: Chronological/developmental challenges Referring to development throughout the lifespan in terms of physical growth (e.g., bodily changes and sequencing of motor skills); emergence of different cognitive competencies (e.g., development of perceptual, language, learning, memory, and thinking skills); and manifestation of a variety of psychological skills (e.g. managing emotions and demonstrating more effective interpersonal competencies) T: Trauma and threats to well-being Referring to the complex ways in which stressful situations put people at risk of psychological danger and harm; such harm typically occurs when the stressors exceed the ability to cope with them in constructive and effective ways F: Family background and history Referring to the traditional “nuclear†family along with diverse family units and the unique strengths that clients derive from these family systems U: Unique physical characteristics Referring to being sensitive to the ways in which an individual’s physical nature may not fit society’s idealized image, along with being sensitive to and knowledgeable about issues related to an individual’s differing abilities L: Location of residence and language differences Referring to geographical region/setting and language/dialect D’Andrea, M., & Daniels, J. (2001).
RESPECTFUL counseling: An integrative model for counselors. In D. Pope-Davis & H. Coleman (Eds.), The interface of class, culture, and gender in counseling (pp. ). Sage.
Hays, P.A. (2002). Addressing cultural complexities in practice: A framework for clinicians and counselors. APA. COUC 546 VICTOR CASE STUDY Victor is a 15-year-old Puerto Rican male who lives with his mother and three sisters. Victor is a sophomore at the local public high school.
He has been struggling with feelings of sadness and anger outbursts over the last four months. His mother has brought him in for an assessment and treatment recommendations at the urging of his school and per his mother “to help bring some peace in the family. It has been a very rough year, and we all need some peace.†Victor stated that he swings from being sad to being angry, and he does not like getting into trouble at school or with his mother. Victor is the second of four siblings. He has an older sister and two younger sisters who live in the home with Victor and his mother.
Two and a half years ago, Victor’s parents separated, and a year ago, the divorce was finalized. Victor reported that he was sad when his parents separated, but since the divorce was finalized and his father remarried four months ago, he has been “sad but mainly angry.†Victor stated, “Before my dad got remarried, I had hope that they would get back together… even after the divorce, I hoped. But now he is remarried… there is no way they are getting back together. All my hope for my family to be normal again is gone.†Victor’s mother reported that prior to the separation, Victor had a good relationship with both parents and was close to all the members of the family. When the separation occurred, Victor cried a lot, and according to his mother, “he would beg his father and I to get back together.
He always told me he missed his dad and wanted us to be a family again.†After the divorce was finalized, Victor continued to ask his parents to reconcile, even after his father introduced him to his fiancé. Victor voiced several times to his mother and other family members that he believed his parents would still reconcile. Shortly after his father’s wedding, which Victor refused to attend, he began stating that he knew it was hopeless now. Since the remarriage, Victor has been argumentative with his mother 3-5 times per week, daily with his sisters, and has refused to speak to his father. Victor and his mother both reported that Victor does not generally engage in verbal fights, and he has never engaged in a physical fight.
Victor’s mother stated, “I have had to find new consequences for this new Victor. It has been a very difficult change to manage… I never had to ground him or provide severe consequences. In the past, I would only have to have a stern voice and let him know my expectations. It is like he is a different person… and I am not sure how to get my sweet son back.†In addition to feelings of anger and increased engagement in verbal arguments, Victor reported, “I still feel sad about my family, and some nights I cry, and some days I get angry, and every night I have a hard time getting to sleep. I’m not interested in hanging out with my friends right now or playing sports.
So, I wish my mom would stop pushing me to leave the house. Nothing seems fun, and no one understands how much this all stinks!†Around the time of his father’s remarriage, Victor’s mother began getting calls from Victor’s teachers and principal about his verbally aggressive behavior at school. Until this time, Victor has never had any behavioral problems. His mother stated, “I was so shocked; I could not believe that Victor was getting into verbal arguments with everyone… friends, teachers, the principal. He had always been so good at school, done well in his work, and got along with everyone.†Victor’s mother reported he has been reprimanded at school weekly for the last four months for fighting and speaking disrespectfully to teachers.
He received three days of in-school suspension two weeks ago, which prompted his mother to set the counseling appointment. Victor has also been struggling academically. His mother reported, “Victor has always been a solid B student. His grades are now a few C’s but mainly D’s.†Victor stated, “I have had a really hard time concentrating in school since the divorce.†Victor reported that he has a large friend group at school and in his neighborhood. He normally plays every school sport he can but likes basketball the most.
Victor stated that one of the things he was looking forward to the most was turning 16 so he could drive himself to sports practice and drive his friends around. Victor is eligible to start driver’s education but has not signed up for the course. He stated, “I just don’t care right now.†Victor and his mother agreed that his social life has been negatively affected by his change in mood, even though his closest friends continue to pursue engaging with him, and his many cousins who live in the area, who he is close to, drop by the house 3-4 times per week to attempt to engage with him. Victor stated, “My family is trying to help me… but we are the first broken home in the family… they will never understand what is it like to be different and to know things will never go back to the way they were.†Victor’s mother is worried that if Victor’s refusal to engage continues, he will not have any friends.
Victor reported that he has never been diagnosed with an illness and only takes vitamins. He broke his leg doing a skateboard stunt when he was 6 years old and broke his wrist two years ago playing basketball. Victor’s mother reported that she took Victor to the doctor last week for a check-up to make sure there was not something physically wrong with him. She stated, “The doctor seemed to think he was a normal adolescent boy who was having a hard time with life being different. On one hand I agree, but his reaction just seems to be so much bigger than what his sisters’ and other kids’ reactions are.†Victor has no history of any past mental health issues.
Victor’s mother reported, “Victor has always been sensitive, and things seem to affect him more, good and bad. He has always been good about expressing his emotions instead of bottling them up… which might be why things are so hard right now.†Victor’s mother reported that Victor’s father has always been a bit unsure of how to manage Victor and his ability to express emotions. She stated, “My ex-husband and I had very different ideas about how to raise children and what a family should look like. I encouraged Victor to be himself, while my ex wanted Victor to be more macho and hide his feelings. Our differences in how to raise the kids and what it meant to be marriage partners were a big part of why I chose to divorce him.†Victor’s mother stated that she and her ex-husband have maintained an amicable relationship so far.
Victor’s sisters have continued to visit their father weekly while Victor has refused contact with him since the wedding. Victor and his family participate in a local church, and Victor’s mother reported that her faith is very important to her. She stated that the church has been a strong support for her through the divorce and as these issues with Victor have arisen. Victor reported that he used to enjoy going to church and he has a lot of friends there. He stated all the adults there were always kind to him.
He stated he is not sure how important his faith is to him, even though he knows it should be. “I feel a bit guilty because my mom thinks faith is the center of life… but I am just not sure right now.â€
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Introduction to the Case Study
Victor is a 15-year-old Puerto Rican male who has recently been struggling with sadness and increased anger following his parents' divorce and his father's remarriage. Victor lives with his mother and three sisters and had a previously strong relationship with both parents. The current family dynamics and emotional upheaval are pivotal in understanding Victor's behavioral changes, primarily his academic decline and social withdrawal.
Client Concerns
Biological Factors
- Physical Symptoms: No clinical illness identified; reports of headaches possibly due to stress.
- Developmental Considerations: Development is typical for his age, but emotional responses indicate stress and difficulty managing changes.
Psychological Factors
- Feelings: Victor oscillates between sadness and anger.
- Thoughts: Experiences negative thoughts about his family, leading to hopelessness regarding relationships.
- Behavior: Increased conflicts at home and school, decreased motivation in academics and social activities.
Social/Cultural Factors
- Family Dynamics: Affected by parental separation and seeking to maintain family unity.
- Peer Relationships: Previously strong friendships now strained; he feels that his experience is misunderstood by peers.
Spiritual Factors
- Religious Connections: Previously significant, now diminished as Victor questions his faith amidst personal strife.
- Family Religious Involvement: Mother participates in church, providing a support system that Victor currently rejects.
Assessment
A recommended assessment for Victor is the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). This assessment tool is widely utilized to identify symptoms of depression and has demonstrated strong reliability and validity within adolescent populations (Beck, Steer, & Brown, 1996). The BDI-II offers an efficient method to gauge the severity of depression, guiding appropriate treatment by identifying and linking Victor's emotional state to depressive symptoms described in the DSM-5-TR (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
Diagnostic Impression
Based on the DSM-5-TR, the primary diagnosis for Victor is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), coded as 296.32. Secondary diagnoses may include Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct (ADDC), coded as 309.3, due to his behavioral issues stemming from the recent divorce and related changes in familial structure.
Signs and Symptoms
| DSM-5-TR Criteria | Client’s Signs/Reported Symptoms |
|--------------------|----------------------------------|
| Criterion A: Depressed mood most of the day | Reports sadness, decreased interest in activities he once enjoyed |
| Criterion B: Anhedonia | Loss of interest in sports and social gatherings |
| Criterion C: Weight changes | No significant weight changes indicated, though academic performance has declined |
| Criterion D: Sleep disturbances | Difficulty sleeping has been reported |
| Criterion E: Fatigue | Reports feeling tired and emotionally drained |
| Criterion F: Feelings of worthlessness | Expresses feeling guilty about his faith and how he perceives his family |
Other DSM-5 Conditions Considered
Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct was considered due to Victor's argumentative behavior and academic decline. However, as symptoms align more directly with MDD, this disorder was ruled out due to insufficient evidence for diagnosis according to DSM-5 criteria.
Developmental Theories and Systemic Factors
Examining Victor's developmental trajectory through Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages, he is in the stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion. At 15, Victor is seeking his identity against the backdrop of family disruption. This phase, coupled with significant changes in family dynamics, poses profound effects on his coping mechanisms and emotional health.
Multicultural Competencies and Considerations
Victor’s Puerto Rican background adds a layer to his experiences and expressions of emotions. Cultural norms around masculinity and emotional expression may conflict with his tendency to communicate emotions openly. Hays (2002) highlights that understanding these cultural components is vital for an effective counseling relationship.
Treatment Recommendations
Key Issues for Treatment
1. Managing intense feelings of sadness and anger.
2. Improving communication and conflict resolution in family settings.
3. Supporting academic engagement and social reintegration.
Recommendations for Counseling
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This approach might be effective in reshaping Victor’s negative thought patterns surrounding his parents' divorce and corresponding behaviors. Empirical evidence supports CBT for adolescents experiencing MDD (Harrington, 2018).
2. Family Therapy: Engaging Victor and his family in therapy can improve communication patterns and foster understanding within the home, crucial for a cohesive family support system (Kelley & Akey, 2021).
Specific Considerations
As Victor navigates his anger and sadness, understanding the cultural implications of his experiences is crucial. Discussions about his emotional reactions can enhance his agentic expression and foster coping mechanisms that align with his cultural background (D’Andrea & Daniels, 2001).
Conclusion
In conclusion, Victor's case illustrates the interplay of emotional, psychological, and cultural factors affecting his behavior and mental state. Employing a structured approach with validated assessments and multifaceted treatment recommendations ensures a comprehensive understanding and support network as he navigates this challenging period in his life.
References
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Beck, A. T., Steer, R. A., & Brown, G. K. (1996). Beck Depression Inventory-II. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.
D’Andrea, M., & Daniels, J. (2001). RESPECTFUL counseling: An integrative model for counselors. In D. Pope-Davis & H. Coleman (Eds.), The interface of class, culture, and gender in counseling (pp. 1-15). Sage.
Harrington, R. (2018). Evidence-based practice in school mental health. School Mental Health, 10(4), 337-351.
Hays, P. A. (2002). Addressing cultural complexities in practice: A framework for clinicians and counselors. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Kelley, S., & Akey, T. M. (2021). Family therapy outcomes: an evaluation of the effectiveness of family therapy and family interventions for child and adolescent mental health. Journal of Family Therapy, 43(4), 589-609.
Martin, A. J. (2020). The impact of family transitions on adolescents. Journal of Adolescence, 82, 156-168.
Schulte, D., & Stoeber, J. (2020). How emotional expression relates to adjustment in adolescence: A mobile experience sampling study. Developmental Psychology, 56(9), 1832-1844.
Zheng, Y., et al. (2019). The role of cultural factors in the family therapy process: A qualitative inquiry. Family Relations, 68(4), 513-526.
This report aims to provide insight into Victor's psychological challenges and establish a foundation for effective treatment focusing on his unique circumstances and cultural identity.