Please keep your responses focused on what is presented in the vignettes. Do not add information but use your creativity to support what you see in the vignettes as written. Avoid elaborations and assumptions. This assignment MUST be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be written at graduate-level English. Use the reading assignments thoroughly in an integrative discussion. Remember to reference all work cited or quoted by the text author. You should be doing this often in your responses. You are encouraged to use the DSM-5 Level 2 Assessment Measure(s) to formulate your diagnosis: All discussions must take into account the legal and ethical considerations, as well as issues of culture and human diversity that may pertain to the vignettes below. . 1. Formulate a Differential Diagnosis for Sara. What comorbid disorders might you see? Support your ideas by discussing what you see in the vignette What information would you look for to confirm your diagnostic impression and why? 2. Choose two (2) theoretical models to explain to explain Saras clinical presentation and suggested treatment modalities. Support your ideas by discussing the models directly and specifically to Sara. (Remember to consider culture, law and ethics when diagnosing and treating) Analyze the physical, cognitive, social and personality aspects of abnormal psychology and implications across the life span Examine the major diagnostic domains and specific criteria associated with DSM-5 disorders. Evaluate legal and ethical issues in mental health treatment Develop an awareness of diversity and cross-cultural perspectives in abnormal psychology. Explore available treatment and interdisciplinary services for community members experiencing mental health disorders. Identify the barriers associated with seeking and receiving therapeutic services.
