Describe how you would use the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for trauma-based disorders to conduct a clear differential diagnosis on acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

PTSD and Trauma-Based Disorders
Readings
Use the Capella library to complete the following:
In DSM-5 Made Easy: The Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis:
Read Chapter 6, “Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders,” pages 217–234.
Read Ford et al.’s 2007 article, “Integrating Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorder,” from Journal of Counseling and Development, volume 85, issue 4, pages 475–490.
Assignment Preparation: Biopsychosocial Assessment
For your next assignment, due in Unit 7, you will be completing a biopsychosocial assessment based on case studies provided for you. Please see the full instructions, including the case studies and scoring guide, in Unit 7.
Multimedia
Click Biopsychosocial Assessment Form to open the interactive form you will use for your Unit 7 assignment.
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT FORM
Client Demographic Data:
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Male
Female
Social-Cultural Information (race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc.):
Current Employment:
Educational Background:
Military Background:
Family History:
Who was in family of origin?
Describe family environment in childhood/adolescence:
Special circumstances or events in childhood/adolescence:
Immediate Family:
Marital/partnership status:
Intimate relationships:
Relevant relationship history:
Children (ages and where they are currently living, issues/concerns):
Current Living Situation and Environment:
Housing:
Who is living in current household?
Social Connections:
Financial Situation:
Other Circumstances: legal, transportation, etc.
Personal History:
Major Life Events:
History of Trauma:
Physical/Medical Information:
Relevant physical/medical history:
Current physical/medical state:
Use of medications:
Substance Abuse/Addiction History and Current Situation:
Emotional/Psychiatric History:
Previous psychological issues (depression, anxiety, etc.):
Previous therapy; hospitalizations:
Family history of mental/psychological issues:
Current Symptoms:
Other Information:
Possible Consultations/Referrals Needed:
Mini Mental Status Exam or Other Assessment Instruments Administered:
CREDITS
Subject Matter Expert:
Rob Eubanks, PhD, LMFT
Interactive Design:
Estelle Domingos
Interactive Developers:
Peter Hentges, Justin Lee
Instructional Design:
Marisa Johnson
Project Manager:
Alan Campbell
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Trauma-Based Disorders: Differential Diagnoses
Describe how you would use the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for trauma-based disorders to conduct a clear differential diagnosis on acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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