You will need to watch one of the movies (listed below) and select the main character from the story. Based on the character you will need to demonstrate content from all of the course competencies. This paper will average 4‐6 pages in length and include the following rubric:
- Define the disorder of the character you have chosen to assess: Note all the pertinent symptoms, risk factors, and how said symptoms may present clinically. (3 points)
- Etiology/Neurobiology: Critically assess any theories as to the cause of the disorder. This can include social, genetic, or psychological explanations. Be sure to discuss any neurobiological explanations of thedisorder. (3 points)
- Prevalence: Use research statistics to describe the general prevalence of the disorder as well as the prevalence among pertinent subgroups as defined by age, sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation etc. (3points)
- Evidence base for practice: Review the research literature to determine the most empirically supported assessment measures and interventions (including psychopharmacological interventions if there are any). Be sure to cite the studies supporting your assertion and defend why you have chosen these studies as the most rigorous. (5 points)
- Diversity: Critically analyze any issues that you have discovered in the literature to guide clinicians on appropriate diagnosis and treatment of this disorder in pertinent subgroups. These subgroups can be defined by race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, age or any other pertinent grouping. (3 points)
- Treatment Plan. You will need to complete treatment plan using blank treatment plan for character (10 points)
- Professionalism: Please note that grammar, proper use of subject headings, spelling, content and overall organization of your paper/assessment will be factored into your 5 points. Please note that up to 5 points can be deducted from your overall score due to lack of professionalism.
Movie Selections ( Please do NOT ask to add your favorite movie or another movie to this list. You Must select from the list below).
Antwone Fisher (2003) The Aviator (2004)
Radio (2003) The Hurt Locker (2008)
It’s Kind of a Funny Story (2010) Three Faces of Eve (1957)
Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Welcome to Me (2015)
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Black Swan (2010)