Instrument Review Assignment
The goal of this assignment is to utilize the reading from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5 and other course materials in the application to an actual case. You will identify and describe the substance-related disorders that you believe are present and are illustrated by the case study, “The Case of Lois.”
For your written assignment make certain that you:review all criteria for the diagnoses that you choose illustrate which criteria are met and which criteria may not be met, and why.
Additionally within your written assignment, you should provide a summary reflection on your experiences completing the assignment to include:
What was the most difficult part of this process for you?
What does not feel settled or what are you unsure about?
Are there any possible co-occurring disorders present that would indicate further evaluation? Describe the reasons for your impressions.
How did you feel about placing a “label” on a person?
