Read the articles listed below and then write a 1-2 page paper in APA format, using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:
Imagine your 19 year old cousin has recently gone through many changes in his life and you suspect he is suffering from major depression.
Feel free to refer to additional sources besides those mentioned below. Please list your references at the end of your paper in APA format.
The Binds that Tie – and Heal: How Families Cope with Mental Illness
references
Marano, H. E. (1999). Depression: Beyond Serotonin. Psychology Today, 32(2), 30. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.rasmussen.edu…
Gravitz, H. (2001). The Binds That Tie–And Heal: How Families Cope with Mental Illness. Psychology Today, 34(2), 70. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.rasmussen.edu…
Raeburn, P. (2004). The Pill Paradox. Psychology Today, 37(5), 72–78. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.rasmussen.edu…
this is the grading rubric
Topic (Weight) |
Novice |
Competent |
Mastery |
Addresses all question about depression: What would you tell your cousin about this disease? |
Little or no coverage of the details about depression (0-4) |
Good sharing of information about depression (5-9) |
Clear and complete coverage of the details about depression (10) |
Addresses types of treatment and referrals (based on the listed articles) How would you help him find the best treatment possible? What types of therapy would you recommend? |
Little or no coverage of the best treatments or therapies recommended for depression (0-4) |
Good coverage of the referrals and types of therapies recommended for depression (5-9) |
Clear and complete coverage of the details of referral and types of therapies recommended for depression (10) |
Addresses criteria for normal and abnormal behavior: How would a psychologist determine his or her behavior to be normal or abnormal? |
Didn’t address criteria for normal and abnormal behavior (0) |
Effective sharing of criteria for normal and abnormal behavior (1-2) |
Clear and complete coverage of criteria for normal and abnormal behavior (3) |
Spelling, grammar, and APA format are accurate: Link to Guide for assistance: |
Some recognized efforts for spelling, grammar, and APA (0) |
Good demonstration of spelling/grammar/APA formatting (1) |
Critical accuracy with spelling, grammar, and APA formatting (2) |
Total: (I will highlight the area to which the work falls. You can score in various levels.) |