28 Mar In a 300- to 500-word blog post written for a patient and/or caregiver audience, explain signs and symptoms for your diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, nonpharmacological treatments, and appropriate community resources and referrals.
Hello,
This assignment is a graduate level Masters in Nursing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program, and the work should be reflective of the highest standards of graduate work. Please read and follow assignment instructions and rubic
Please use APA 7 format only. Please use APA 7 format only. Please use USA based peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles in the past 5 years for references. Also attach PDFs of references.
Per our NP program; All discussions and assignments require supportive evidence which must be based on scholarly sources only, NOT dictionaries, encyclopedias, newspapers, commercial journals or public websites which will not be accepted. Examples of sources that are not acceptable include Stat Pearls, Mayo Clinic, GoodTherapy, etc.
Generally, literature that is cited should not be older than five years unless it is considered a classical work
Assignment instruction. Please read and complete assignment according to instructions. Please write original work. My assigned mood disorder for this assignment is “Major Depressive Disorder”. Thanks.
Tanya.
Mood disorders in children and adolescents – Major Depressive Disorder
INTRODUCTION
School and going out with my friends used to be fun, but not anymore. Mom keeps telling me just to go out and have fun, but I don’t see the point of trying. All my friends are better than I am. I keep having these headaches and just feel worthless. I used to get As and Bs in school, but not anymore. I can’t concentrate at school. I would rather be at home sleeping.
—Madison, age 16
Mood and anxiety disorders can be particularly challenging to address in childhood and adolescence for many reasons. Children may not be able to fully express or understand their feelings and behaviors. Parents may misattribute or not recognize signs and symptoms. The symptoms of disorders also vary when present in children as opposed to adults. The PMHNP needs to know how to diagnose these conditions and must understand the importance of integrating medication management strategies with both individual and family therapy to optimize treatment outcomes.
Assignment and instructions:
TO PREPARE
By Day 1, your Instructor will assign a mood or anxiety disorder diagnosis for you to use for this Assignment.
Research signs and symptoms for your diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, nonpharmacological treatments, and appropriate community resources and referrals
THE ASSIGNMENT – Major Depressive Disorder
In a 300- to 500-word blog post written for a patient and/or caregiver audience, explain signs and symptoms for your diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, nonpharmacological treatments, and appropriate community resources and referrals.
Although you are not required to respond to colleagues, collegial discussion is welcome.
Learning resources:
Required Reading:
• Hilt, R. J., & Nussbaum, A. M. (2016). DSM-5 pocket guide for child and adolescent mental healthLinks to an external site.. American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
o Chapter 3, “Common Clinical Concerns”
o Chapter 7, “A Brief Version of DSM-5″
o Chapter 8, “A stepwise approach to Differential Diagnosis”
o Chapter 10, “Selected DSM-5 Assessment Measures”
o Chapter 11, “Rating Scales and Alternative Diagnostic Systems”Links to an external site.
• Shoemaker, S. J., Wolf, M. S., & Brach, C. (2014). The patient education materials assessment tool (PEMAT) and user’s guideLinks to an external site.. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/pemat_guide.pdfLinks to an external site.
• Thapar, A., Pine, D. S., Leckman, J. F., Scott, S., Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E. A. (2015). Rutter’s child and adolescent psychiatry (6th ed.). Wiley Blackwell.
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o Chapter 60, “Anxiety Disorders”
o Chapter 61, “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”
o Chapter 62, “Bipolar Disorder in Childhood”
o Chapter 63, “Depressive Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence”
Required Media:
• Mood Disorders Association of BC. (2014, November 20). Children in depressionLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Qg-BBKB1nJcLinks to an external site.
• Psych Hub Education. (2020, January 7). LGBTQ youthLinks to an external site.: Learning to listen. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4AVjMMYX4
Medication Review:
Depression:
escitalopram (age 12–17)
fluoxetine (age 8–17)
Rubic:
NRNP_6665_Week5_Assignment_Rubric
NRNP_6665_Week5_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn a 300- to 500-word blog post written for a patient and/or caregiver audience: • Explain signs and symptoms for the assigned diagnosis in children and adolescents. 30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and concisely explains signs and symptoms of the assigned diagnosis in language and tone that are engaging and appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 26 to >23.0 pts
Good
The response accurately explains signs and symptoms of the assigned diagnosis in language and tone appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains signs and symptoms of the assigned diagnosis. Language and tone are mostly appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 20 to >0 pts
Poor
The response vaguely or inaccurately explains signs and symptoms of the assigned diagnosis. Language and tone are not appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. Or the response is missing.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome· Explain pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for children and adolescents with the diagnosis. 30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and concisely explains pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments in language and tone that are engaging and appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 26 to >23.0 pts
Good
The response accurately explains pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments in language and tone that are appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 23 to >20.0 pts
Fair
The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Language and tone are mostly appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 20 to >0 pts
Poor
The response vaguely or inaccurately explains pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Language and tone are not appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. Or the response is missing.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome· Explain appropriate community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis. 25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and concisely explains appropriate community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis in language and tone that are engaging and appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 22 to >19.0 pts
Good
The response accurately explains appropriate community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis in language and tone that are appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis. Language and tone are mostly appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. 17 to >0 pts
Poor
The response vaguely or inaccurately explains community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis. Language and tone are not appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. Or the response is missing.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria. 4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet they are brief and not descriptive. 3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic. 3 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors 4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains one or two grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors 3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors 3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/narrative in-text citations, and reference list. 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA format with no errors 4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains one or two APA format errors 3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (three or four) APA format errors 3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (five or more) APA format errors
5 pts
Total Points: 100
