POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
THE ASSIGNMENT:
Succinctly, in 1- 2 pages, address the following:
(1) Briefly explain the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness.
(2) Discuss the DSM-5-TR Diagnostic criteria for PTSD and relate these criteria to the symptomatology presented in the case study. Does the video case presentation provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis?
(3) Justify your reasoning.
(4) Do you agree with the other diagnoses in the case presentation? Why or Why not?
(5) Discuss one other psychotherapy treatment option for the client in this case study.
(6) Explain whether your treatment option is considered a ” gold standard treatment” from a clinical practice guideline perspective, and why using the gold standard, evidenced-based treatment from clinical practice guidelines is important for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners.
(7) Support your Assignment with specific examples from the media and AT LEAST THREE peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources.
(8) Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.
