Clinical Depression

Then, review the ABS200 Outline and Annotated Bibliography Template, which contains the layout for this week’s assignment.  Your outline must be one to two pages in length.  Clearly identify the case study selected, and include major headings for the areas to be considered.  See the attached ABS200 Case Study List to review the case studies and review the parameters of your chosen study. For this assignment, you will:

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·        Examine the case study by applying one psychological theory of your choice.

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·        Describe scientific research that is relevant to your selected case study. Include past and current findings and note any key changes.

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·        Identify any relevant trends in working with your intended population.

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·        Detail a suggested plan of action for moving forward and include the advantages and disadvantages of…

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·        Specify what you would do to build rapport with the clients in the selected case study.

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·        State ethical considerations relevant to this case.
Under each major heading, summarize your point about that heading.  Subheadings should briefly summarize research that may both support and disagree with each viewpoint, if applicable.  This outline will provide you with a foundation for creating your Final Paper.

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Writing the Final Paper Outline and Annotated Bibliography

The Paper:

1.     Must be two to four double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

2.     Must include a title page with the following:

1.     Title of paper

2.     Student’s name

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6.     Must use at least six scholarly sources, five of which must be from the Ashford University Library.

7.     Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

8.     Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center

Case Study #1 Clinical Psychology: Severe Depression

Joe is suffering from severe depression. His father, grandmother, and two uncles suffered with the same abnormal condition. One of Joe’s uncles committed suicide as a result. Joe’s depression started after he was laid off from work, and became disabling when his wife divorced him taking their kids and their home.

This are my first notes on the topic, please make sure to build the second assignment based on the first one.

Clinical Psychology: Severe Depression

There are several types of disorders that can be extremely risky if not treated from an early stage. One of such disorders is severe depression. Severe depression is a major psychological condition whose symptoms include being pervasive, in low moods, having a low self-esteem and loss of interest in exciting activities among other signs. Severe depression is a serious disorder that needs to be carefully handled. This is because it may lead to death.

In the case under review, there is a family that has several of its members suffering from severe depression. From the case, it is evident that severe depression is a risky condition; it led to the death of Joe’s uncle through suicide. This means that if the disorder is not handled in good time and carefully, it may have grave effects. Severe depression is an interesting topic to me because I have previously seen one of my aunts suffer from it and it has also personally affected me. She was in denial and she changed from the jovial person she was to a cold and quiet person. It is important to understand the disorder in order to help others who show signs of it in the future. In addition, some people suffer from the disease without even being aware of it, and it may get out of hand with time.

Severe depression is a type of a depressive disorder which is generally a chronic medical condition that is recurrent and highly prevalent. It can be caused by genetic factors or exposure to situations like childhood trauma, loss or grief among others. The world health organization classifies this disorder as one of the top ten causes of premature death and disability in the world. This is a condition that is highly likely to affect people who are divorced or separated or widowed (McIntyre & Nathanson, 2010). For example, in the case study, one of the causes of Joe’s disorder is the fact that he was divorced.

There are several psychological ways of treating severe depression. They include positive psychology, counseling, interpersonal therapy, narrative therapy and cognitive behavior therapy among others. The psychological treatments present an alternative to medical treatment or they are used together. Some people are of the opinion that a person suffering from severe depression should not be on medication. This is because the medication may be wrong or not in the right dosage, and it may not be effective immediately (Thomas & Hersen, 2010).

From the discussion, severe depression may have solemn effects on the patient. Both medical and psychological methods should be used to contain the disorder. It is also important for people to understand the symptoms of the disorder so that an individual may get help before the condition becomes severe or unstoppable.

References

McIntyre, R. S., & Nathanson, J. (2010). Severe depression. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Thomas, J. C., & Hersen, M. (2010). Handbook of clinical psychology competencies.

New York: Springer.