In particular, cognitive-behavioral therapy has received substantial research to support its effectiveness as an intervention strategy. Yet those interventions that combined psychotherapy and medications have been proven to be the most effective in the military culture. However, the recommendation to consider medication management may be met with resistant by the individual and should be explored in a manner that allows the individual to feel empowered (Silver, Brooks, & Obenchain,

Taylor et al. (2006) investigated the effectiveness of an internet-based psychological intervention for the prevention of eating disorders among young women who may be at-risk due to their pronounced body weight and shape concerns. The results of the study indicated that individuals were less concerned about their weight following participation in the online program. Specifically, the 8-week, internet-based cognitive-behavioral intervention was found to significantly reduce concerns regarding shape and

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Contemporary Approaches Used for Assessment and Diagnosis The Center for Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health relates screening tools used for screening for bipolar disorder to include the 'Mood Disorder Questionnaire' (MDQ); the 'Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) Bipolar Disorder Screening Scale'; Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder I & II vs. Major Depressive Disorders; and Obtaining a Family History Through the Use of a Genogram. The MDQ

Crisis Intervention The focus of this work in writing is making a determination of the most optimal course of action and the case formulation in a specific case. A plan of action will be provided and the crisis interpreted within a theoretical framework. A model of assessment, intervention and treatment will be used and included in the assessment will be a possible psychological diagnosis if a mental illness is believed to

Charlotte Case StudyPart IITreatment PlanningAfter taking into consideration the symptoms that Charlotte presents with, a primary diagnosis was made for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). In basic terms, GAD, as Patriquin and Mathew (2017) point out, �is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities (e.g., work, school performance, etc.), which an individual finds difficult to control� (47). The relevance of treatment cannot be overstated owing

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Michael's Condition: Michael is a 7-year-old child, who was referred by the Pediatrician for an analysis following his 2-year-old exam. In the beginning of Michael's development, his mother stated that she has seen similar delays to the doctor's observations and has similar concerns. One of the major concerns is that Michael will not respond to his name when called even if he is only a foot