The post has two asighnments
1:Substance Abuse and Comorbidity
Order Description
Unfortunately,
individuals liv
ing with a co-occurr
ing mental disorder are more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol. One population that has struggled with substance abuse
and comorbidity is veterans return
ing from the wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their return
ing to society after witness
ing traumatic events and not always hav
ing the
appropriate resources or treatment has contributed to substance abuse-related disorders. Understand
ing the prevalence of comorbidity of substance abuse and addiction
with certa
in mental health diagnoses is important for cl
inical practice.
identify the present
ing problem for Jake Levy.
By Day 3
Post a clinical diagnosis of Jake using the DSM-5 criteria, ICD-10-CM and the information presented in the Levy Family video and case. Describe how you arrived at this
diagnosis and what behaviors and/or symptoms met the criteria for this diagnosis. Be sure to use the inputs from Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical
Attention. Analyze your diagnosis and the comorbidity of substance use and other disorders that exist in this case study. What would be your first area of focus in
treating Jake?
2: Public Health (My health and the SE model)
Order Description
Requirements are attached
in the document titled "Assignment 1 FAQs".
Assignment 1 Question
1) Identify ONE lifestyle/behaviour relevant to you (some options are: diet, physical activity, sleep, smok
ing, alcohol consumption)
2) Exam
ine the factors with
in the socio?ecological framework that h
inder and promote your chosen lifestyle or behaviour. Only use the Dahlgren? Whitehead SE model
discussed
in the lecture.