Assignment 1 Case Conceptualization: Remember to use these Headings: DSM 5-TR Principal Diagnosis/Reason for Visit (ensure code and diagnosis match, and you are including any specifiers available) Other Conditions/Considerations That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention (Z-codes) Evidence-based Pharmacological Treatments Evidence-based Psychosocial (counseling) Treatments EBT sections must be well-developed. From syllabus Appendix A, here is a reminder of what should be included in each treatment section: Evidence Based Pharmacological/Medical Treatment(s): Using your own words/proper paraphrasing (some fairly short quotes are acceptable with citation), the following issues must be addressed: 1. describe/summarize the research that supports its effectiveness in treating the assigned client’s mental disorder 2. list/describe the specific drug/medical treatment(s) and its/their common side-effects that are important for counselors to be aware of and to monitor 3. if possible, describe/explain the mechanism of action for each drug/medical treatment (i.e., how it works in the nervous system to reduce symptoms of mental disorder) 4. describe/summarize how combining evidence-based pharmacological/medical treatment(s) with evidence-based psychosocial treatments affect treatment outcome Evidence Based Psychosocial Treatment: Using your own words/proper paraphrasing (some fairly short quotes are acceptable– cite/reference), list and describe the most effective evidence-based psychosocial treatment for your assigned mental disorder which must include: 1. describe/summarize the research that supports its effectiveness in treating the assigned client’s mental disorder 2. describe/explain/summarize the evidence-based approach 3. describe/explain/summarize the evidence-based strategy/technique. Please see Appendix A. 2. Assignment 2: MMPI and Batterer Intervention Article Critique – MMPI and Batterer Intervention For this assignment, read the attached article carefully. Then, use the attached Article Critique template. Complete each section based on the article you read, your own experiences, and the readings from the text. Save the template to your computer.