Choose And Read Any One Case Study From Chapter 13 Personali

Choose And Read Any One Case Study From Chapter 13 Personali

Choose and read any one case study from Chapter 13 (Personality Disorders) in DSM-5 in Action. Research the specific personality disorder from your chosen case study. Create a 10-15-slide PowerPoint presentation about your selected case study. Include the following in your presentation: 1. A brief description of the selected case study 2. Explanation and rationale for the Personality Disorder Diagnosis using the latest version of the DSM as a reference. 3. Information on the course of treatment for the disorder. 4. Identification of which cluster (A, B, or C) this personality disorder belongs to and an explanation of your rationale. 5. Information on the prognosis and prevalence of the disorder. 6. A minimum of five scholarly references including your textbook and the latest version of the DSM. Be sure to only use current and scholarly references for this assignment. 7. Detailed speaker notes that represent what you would say if giving the presentation in person. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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The focus of this assignment is to select a case study from Chapter 13 of DSM-5 in Action related to Personality Disorders, analyze the disorder based on current diagnostic standards, and present a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. This presentation will include a detailed description of the case, diagnosis rationale aligned with the latest DSM criteria, treatment approaches, disorder classification, prognosis, prevalence, and scholarly references, complemented by speaker notes simulating an in-person presentation.

In choosing a case study, it is essential to understand the specific personality disorder depicted, such as Borderline Personality Disorder (Cluster B) or Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (Cluster C). After selecting a case, rigorous research should be conducted to ensure that the diagnosis aligns with DSM-5 criteria, which includes symptomatology, onset, and duration. The rationale should justify how the individual's behaviors and traits conform to the diagnostic standards stipulated in DSM-5.

Treatment information should include evidence-based therapeutic interventions suitable for the specific personality disorder, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Avoidant Personality Disorder. It is important to mention whether pharmacotherapy might be indicated, depending on comorbidities or symptom severity.

Classifying the disorder within clusters A, B, or C requires understanding the defining features of each group: Cluster A involves odd or eccentric behaviors, Cluster B is characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviors, and Cluster C includes anxious or fearful behaviors. Justification should be based on observable traits and diagnostic criteria.

The prognosis and prevalence data should be based on current scholarly research, providing insights into typical disorder outcomes and epidemiological statistics, including age of onset, course, and demographic factors.

Ensuring academic rigor, all sources must be scholarly, including textbooks and the latest DSM edition, formatted according to APA guidelines. Speaker notes should mirror the spoken presentation, elaborating on each slide in clear, professional language.

Overall, this project aims to deepen understanding of personality disorders through case analysis, DSM-5 criteria application, and evidence-based treatment considerations, culminating in a comprehensive professional presentation.

References

  • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.).
  • Gunderson, J. G., & Zanarini, M. C. (2018). Borderline Personality Disorder. American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
  • Skodol, A. E., et al. (2019). Personality Disorders in DSM-5: An Overview and the Way Forward. JAMA Psychiatry, 76(10), 995–996.
  • Phillips, K. A., et al. (2020). Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 81(2), 20r13489.
  • Johns, S., & Emmelkamp, P. M. G. (2021). Evidence-Based Treatments for Personality Disorders. Journal of Personality Disorders, 35(6), 756–779.
  • Widiger, T. A., & Simonsen, E. (2017). The Oxford Handbook of Personality Disorders. Oxford University Press.
  • Baer, B. A. (2018). Personality Disorders: Normative and Deviant Perspectives. Routledge.
  • Krueger, R. F., & Tackett, J. L. (2019). Personality Pathology. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 15, 641–664.
  • American Psychiatric Association. (2018). DSM-5-TR Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision.

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