Comprehensive Integrated Psychiatric Assessment\u00a0<\/p>\n
Many assessment principles are the same for children and adults; however, unlike with adults\/older adults, where consent for participation in the assessment comes from the actual client, with children it is the parents or guardians who must make the decision for treatment. Issues of confidentiality, privacy, and consent must be addressed. When working with children, it is not only important to be able to connect with the pediatric patient, but also to be able to collaborate effectively with the caregivers, other family members, teachers, and school counselors\/psychologists, all of whom will be able to provide important context and details to aid in your assessment and treatment plans.<\/p>\n
Some children\/adolescents may be more difficult to assess than adults, as they can be less psychologically minded. That is, they have less insights into themselves and their motivations than adults (although this is not universally true). The PMHNP must also take into consideration the child\u2019s culture and environmental context. Additionally, with children\/adolescents, there are lower rates of neurocognitive disorders superimposed on other clinical conditions, such as depression or anxiety, which create additional diagnostic challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In this Discussion, you review and critique the techniques and methods of a mental health professional as the practitioner completes a comprehensive, integrated psychiatric assessment of an adolescent. You also identify rating scales and treatment options that are specifically appropriate for children\/adolescents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Resources<\/p>\n
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n
WEEKLY RESOURCES<\/p>\n
To Prepare<\/p>\n
Review the Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide on comprehensive, integrated psychiatric assessment. Watch the\u00a0Mental Status Examination\u00a0B-6\u00a0and\u00a0Simulation Scenario-Adolescent Risk Assessment\u00a0videos.<\/p>\n
Watch the YMH Boston\u00a0Vignette 5\u00a0video and take notes; you will use this video as the basis for your Discussion post.<\/p>\n
By Day 3 of Week 1<\/p>\n
Based on the YMH Boston\u00a0Vignette 5\u00a0video, post answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n
What did the practitioner do well? In what areas can the practitioner improve?<\/p>\n
At this point in the clinical interview, do you have any compelling concerns? If so, what are they?<\/p>\n
What would be your\u00a0next\u00a0question, and why?<\/p>\n
Then, address the following. Your answers to these prompts do not have to be tailored to the patient in the YMH Boston video.<\/p>\n
Explain why a thorough psychiatric assessment of a child\/adolescent is important.<\/p>\n
Describe two different symptom rating scales that would be appropriate to use during the psychiatric assessment of a child\/adolescent.<\/p>\n
Describe two psychiatric treatment options for children and adolescents that may not be used when treating adults.<\/p>\n
Explain the role parents\/guardians play in assessment.<\/p>\n
Support your response with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources and explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.<\/p>\n
Learning Resources<\/p>\n
Required Readings<\/p>\n
Hilt, R. J., & Nussbaum, A. M. (2016).\u00a0DSM-5 pocket guide for child and adolescent mental health <\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Links to an external site.. American Psychiatric Association Publishing.<\/p>\n
Chapter 1, \u201cIntroduction\u201d<\/p>\n
Chapter 4, \u201cThe 15-Minute Pediatric Diagnostic Interview\u201d<\/p>\n
Chapter 5, \u201cThe 30-Minute Pediatric Diagnostic Interview\u201d<\/p>\n
Chapter 6, \u201cDSM-5 Pediatric Diagnostic Interview\u201d<\/p>\n
Chapter 9, \u201cThe Mental Status Examination: A Psychiatric Glossary\u201d<\/p>\n
Chapter 13, \u201cMental Health Treatment Planning\u201d<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Srinath, S., Jacob, P., Sharma, E., & Gautam, A. (2019). Clinical practice guidelines for assessment of children and adolescents <\/p>\n
Links to an external site..\u00a0Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 61(2), 158\u2013175. http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4103\/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_580_18<\/p>\n
Thapar, A., Pine, D. S.,\u00a0Leckman, J. F., Scott, S.,\u00a0Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E. A. (2015).\u00a0Rutter\u2019s child and adolescent psychiatry\u00a0(6th ed.). Wiley Blackwell.<\/p>\n
Chapter 32, \u201cClinical assessment and diagnostic formulation\u201d<\/p>\n
Required Media<\/p>\n
Symptom Media. (2014).\u00a0Mental status exam B-6 <\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Links to an external site.. [Video]. https:\/\/go.openathens.net\/redirector\/waldenu.edu?url=https:\/\/video.alexanderstreet.com\/watch\/mental-status-exam-b-6\/cite?context=channel:volume-2-new-releases-assessment-tools-mental-status-exam-series<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Western Australian Clinical Training Network. (2016, August 4).\u00a0Simulation scenario-adolescent risk assessment <\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Links to an external site.\u00a0[Video]. YouTube. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wNF1FIKHKEULinks to an external site.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 YMH Boston. (2013, May 22).\u00a0Vignette 5 – Assessing for depression in a mental health appointment <\/p>\n
Links to an external site.\u00a0[Video].\u00a0YouTube. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Gm3FLGxb2ZU<\/p>\n
Optional Resources<\/p>\n
Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2015).\u00a0Kaplan & Sadock\u2019s synopsis of psychiatry\u00a0(11th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.<\/p>\n
Chapter 31, \u201cChild Psychiatry\u201d<\/p>\n
Rubric <\/p>\n
Main Posting:Response to the Discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. <\/p>\n
44 to >39.0 pts <\/p>\n
Excellent<\/p>\n
Thoroughly responds to the Discussion question(s)… Is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources… No less than 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth… Supported by at least three current credible sources<\/p>\n
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Main Posting:Writing <\/p>\n
6 to >5.0 pts <\/p>\n
Excellent<\/p>\n
Written clearly and concisely… Contains no grammatical or spelling errors… Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style<\/p>\n
Main Posting:Timely and full participation <\/p>\n
10 to >8.0 pts <\/p>\n
Excellent<\/p>\n
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation… Posts main Discussion by due date<\/p>\n
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome First Response:Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources <\/p>\n
9 to >8.0 pts <\/p>\n
Excellent<\/p>\n
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings… Responds to questions posed by faculty… The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.<\/p>\n
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome First Response:Writing <\/p>\n
6 to >5.0 pts <\/p>\n
Excellent<\/p>\n
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues…. Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed…. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources… Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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