Weekly Exploration Journal: Unit 3 Cognitive Dissonance: Unraveling Internal Conflicts In exploring this week’s readings, the concept of cognitive dissonance particularly captured my attention. This psychological phenomenon, first proposed by Leon Festinger in 1957, describes the mental discomfort experienced when an individual holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or when new information conflicts with existing […]

Depressive Disorders Overview Depressive Disorders encompass a group of conditions characterized by the presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood, accompanied by somatic and cognitive changes that significantly affect an individual’s capacity to function. The key feature distinguishing the various depressive disorders is duration, timing, or presumed etiology. Disorders Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is the […]

Download the Disorders Worksheet (below) and complete the tables with information from your readings, additional research, and the course information. You may find it helpful to complete the worksheet as you do the readings for this Module. Be sure to list your references in APA format at the end of the worksheet. Module 05 Written […]

Moral Beliefs: Origins and Applications Moral beliefs form the foundation of ethical decision-making, shaping our understanding of right and wrong, good and bad. These beliefs encompass a range of judgments, values, rules, principles, and theories that guide our actions and interactions with others (Vaughn 13). As individuals, we develop unique sets of moral beliefs influenced […]

Treatment Plan for Depressive Disorder: “Captain of the Ship” Project Nurse practitioners (NPs) are increasingly recognized as primary care providers with full-practice authority in many states. This shift allows psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) to take on a leadership role in managing patient care. This paper outlines a comprehensive treatment plan for an adult […]

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Mr. Soprano Diagnosis Based on the case study, Mr. Soprano’s symptoms align most closely with Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, with Psychotic Features. He exhibits a depressed mood, significant weight loss, insomnia, fatigue, feelings of guilt, and recurrent thoughts of death. Additionally, he experiences auditory hallucinations, which are indicative of psychotic […]

Assessing Clients with Addictive Disorders: The Case of the Levy Family Addictive disorders present significant challenges for individuals and their families. These disorders often disrupt daily functioning and can lead to negative behaviors, including criminal activities. Additionally, clients with addictive disorders frequently experience co-occurring mental health issues, complicating their recovery process. This paper examines the […]