NU 636 7B full course Herzing

NU 636 7B full course Herzing

NU 636 7B full course Herzing

Discussion: Unit 1

Unit 1 Discussion 1 – Introduction

Instructions:

Welcome to NU674! I am looking forward to learning about each and every one of you, and I know your classmates are as well. This discussion board is for you to share information with your classmates and me so we can begin to create relationships within our online classroom environment.  You may begin to find that you have many of the same courses together as you move through the program. Throw in some fun information about yourself so we can deepen our knowledge of one another.  

Using Zoom, create a 2-3 minute video introducing yourself to your instructor and peers. In the video, please address the following: (Please see the Zoom Quick Start PDF for more detailed instructions)..

• Zoom Quick Start  Download Zoom Quick Start[PDF]

As a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers, please post the following:

• Your name 
• Location 
• Description of your current position (If not employed, what are your expectations when you complete your program?) 
• What do you know about psychotherapy? 

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.

Unit 1 Discussion 1 – Introduction

Instructions:

• Always construct your response in a word processing program like Word. Check for grammar, spelling, and mechanical errors. Make the corrections and save the file to your computer.
• Find the post that you are going to reply to.
• Submit your peer responses to at least two peers.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Estimated time to complete: Reading, Research, Writing, Posting-3 hours

Discussion Prompt

ADHD is a highly publicized and controversial topic in healthcare in general and our educational settings today. Pick two of the questions below to discuss in-depth, remembering to support your opinions with scholarly research. 

1. What are the reasons for an increase in the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis? (consider knowledge, public awareness, lack of exercise, lack of recess, nutrition, etc. 
2. How do you differentiate between a normally active child and a child who has ADHD? 
3. Who are the useful informants for a doctor diagnosing a child who may have ADHD and why? 
4. What non-pharmacological treatment has been useful in treating children with ADHD? 
5. What are the long-term effects on the brain of children who have used medication for ADHD? What are the possible long-term benefits and negative impacts of those medications? 

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:

• Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
• References and citations should conform to APA standards.
• Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.
• Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria. Collaboration points will be forfeited if you fail to meet the response post guidelines.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Discussion Prompt

Research in recent years has developed to support early diagnosis of psychotic disorders in young children and adolescents. 

• Reflect on how a definitive diagnosis can be made in young children and adolescence and the considerations in treatment. 
• Support your statements with a minimum of 2 scholarly articles.  

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:

• Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
• References and citations should conform to APA standards.
• Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.
• Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria. Collaboration points will be forfeited if you fail to meet the response post guidelines.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Discussion Prompt

Review the article “Comorbid ADHD and depression: Assessment and treatment strategies”

• Daviss, W. B., MD, & Bond, J. B., MD. (2016, September 7). Comorbid ADHD and depression: Assessment and treatment strategies(Links to an external site.). Psychiatric Times, 33(9).
  • Discuss distinct considerations linked with the psychiatric interview and assessment of children. 
  • Define how you would progress with a comprehensive assessment of a child with suspected ADHD, depression, or both. 
  • Support your statements with a minimum of 2 scholarly articles.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:

• Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
• References and citations should conform to APA standards.
• Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.
• Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria. Collaboration points will be forfeited if you fail to meet the response post guidelines.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Discussion Prompt

• Describe the neurobiology associated with anorexia.
• Does the characterization of anorexia as a brain disorder surprise you?
• What should be included in a treatment plan for best efficacy?
  • Support your statements with a minimum of 2 scholarly articles.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:

• Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
• References and citations should conform to APA standards.
• Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.
• Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria. Collaboration points will be forfeited if you fail to meet the response post guidelines.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Discussion Prompt

• Describe the neurobiology associated with anorexia.
• Does the characterization of anorexia as a brain disorder surprise you?
• What should be included in a treatment plan for best efficacy?
  • Support your statements with a minimum of 2 scholarly articles.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:

• Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
• References and citations should conform to APA standards.
• Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.
• Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria. Collaboration points will be forfeited if you fail to meet the response post guidelines.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Discussion Prompt

• Define the term telemedicine
• Discuss the differences between collaborative care and integrative care.
• Discuss the development of telemedicine considerations in children and youths and how you can collaborate with their current pediatric primary care provider.
• Consider a situation where you believe the child is in an abusive situation, either with a caregiver outside the home or for an adolescent in an abusive relationship with another older adolescent.  What options would you offer to encourage collaborative care between primary care and psychiatric care (you have options of telemedicine and in-office visits)?

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:

• Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
• References and citations should conform to APA standards.
• Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.
• Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria. Collaboration points will be forfeited if you fail to meet the response post guidelines.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Note: The value of each of the criterion on this rubric represents a point range (example: 25–20 points, 20–15 points, 15–10 points, 10–0 points).

Criteria	Exceeds Expectations	Meets Expectations	Needs Improvement	Inadequate	Total Points
Quality of Initial Post	Initial post is on time and of the correct length (500–750 words). All components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is applied. References are included according to the Discussion instructions. 25 points	Initial post is on time and of the correct length (500–750 words). Most components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is applied but limited. References are included according to the Discussion instructions. 20 points	Initial post is one day late. Does not meet the correct length (500–750 words). Some components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is weak or missing. References are included but not according to the Discussion instructions. 15 points	Initial post is more than one day late. Initial post much fewer than (500–750 words). Few components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is missing. References are not included. 10 points	25
Peer Replies	On time. There was substantial evidence and synthesis of course content utilizing course topics and the introduction of questions and new information. Replies are 200–400 words. References are included according to the Discussion instructions. 25 points	On time. There was some evidence and synthesis of course content utilizing course topics and the introduction of questions or new information. Replies are 200–400 words. References are included according to the Discussion instructions. 20 points	There was either some synthesis of course content or the introduction of questions or new information. Replies are less than 200 words. References are included but not according to the Discussion instructions. 15 points	There was little or no evidence of course content utilizing course topics or the introduction of questions or new information. Replies are less than 200 words References are not included. 10 points	25
Frequency of Contribution	Initial post with two peer replies posted on two separate days. 25 points	Initial post with two peer replies posted on the same day. 20 points	Initial post with one peer reply. 15 points	Only initial post submitted or only replied to peers. 10 points	25
Organization, Writing Mechanics, and APA Format	Clearly organized, no or limited writing mechanics and/or APA errors. 25 points	Clearly organized, few to some writing mechanics and/or APA errors. 20 points	Poorly organized, several to moderate writing mechanics and/or APA errors. 15 points	Poorly organized, many writing mechanics and/or APA errors. 10 points	25
Total points					100