can you write me a 3000 word essay ‘Critically discussing the theoretical explanations for this individual’s symptoms from the case study below and the possible ways in which these symptoms could be managed. ‘Case Study 1: Tara (Extract taken from Nolen-Hoeksema, 2008, pp.U13-14) ‘Tara’s problems with depression began during childhood. In the fourth grade she hated her teachers and her family. Even at that age, she mostly kept to herself. She described herself as a loner: sad and angry, spending hours isolated in her room in her own fantasy world. In high school, her symptoms worsened. Her boyfriend died and Tara descended into a dark depression. For almost a year, she slept 20 hours a day, rarely ate, and had persistent thoughts of suicide. The depression persisted when she left for college. She was hospitalised for attempted suicide….She has attempted suicide on several more occasions, and has been hospitalised both voluntarily and involuntarily.’ ‘In spite of her depression, Tara is able to keep a job and perform her professional obligations as a drug abuse counsellor. She behaves reflexively – getting up, going to work, and doing her job – all without getting emotionally involved. After work, she sometimes goes shopping – buying things seems to help her mood – and then she goes home, watches television, and goes to bed. She has few other activities in her life, and has no interest in becoming involved in a romantic relationship. Tara remains in contact with her family, who try to be supportive. Tara insists, however, that they are not. She also regrets the shame that her disorder brings her family.’ You must bear in mind ALL of the following requirements when writing the essay. 1) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the diagnosis and assessment of the mental health problem(s) the individual is presenting with: a. Outline the behaviour and symptoms presented by the individual in the case study in order to either suggest a specific diagnosis or discuss why a diagnosis is not appropriate, b. Describe and explain the appropriate and relevant assessment methods which may be used when diagnosing the mental health problem(s) the individual is presenting with, c. Critically evaluate the assessment methods you stated in 1b, (make sure you give adequate consideration to both the strengths and weaknesses of these methods). 2) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the major theories / aetiologies underlying the mental health problem(s) the individual is presenting with. a. Explain one biological theory /aetiology as it pertains to the mental health problem(s) the individual is presenting with, b. Critically analyse the biological theory (covered in 2a) as it applies to the individual’s mental health problem, c. Explain one alternative theory / aetiology as it pertains to the mental health problem(s) the individual is presenting with, d. Critically analyse the alternative theory aetiology (covered in 2c) as it applies to the individual’s mental health problem. 3) Critically assess the effectiveness of the major schools of therapy which could be used in the alleviation of the individual’s mental health problem(s). a. Explain one biological therapy / treatment as it pertains to the mental health problem(s) the individual is presenting with, b. Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the biological therapy / treatment (covered in 3a) as it applies to the individual’s mental health problem, c. Explain one alternative therapy / treatment as it pertains to the mental health problem(s) the individual is presenting with, d. Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the alternative therapy / treatment (covered in 3c) as it applies to the individual’s mental health problem. Note: You must link (i.e. synthesise) the theoretical explanations with the therapies / treatments. In other words, the biological therapy you have explained in 3a should be linked to the biological theory you have discussed in point 2a. Similarly, the alternative therapy you have explained in 3c should be linked to the alternative theory you have discussed in point 2c. 4) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of cultural or social or ethical factors as they apply to the individual in the case study. a. Explain the role of one of the major cultural / social / ethical factors that are relevant to the individual within the case study, b. Critically analyse the factor that you have chosen to focus on in part 4a. Note: Choose one cultural or social or ethical factor to explain and critically analyse in 4.
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