Week 3 Discussion 1 - Mood-Disorder Interventions

Week 3 Discussion 1: Mood-Disorder Interventions 8045

This discussion is designed to prepare you for the second assignment. After completing the week readings, search the literature for a cutting-edge intervention for a mood disorder.

The client in the assignment scenario presents with depression (major depressive disorder), so you may wish to focus on this mental health disorder but it is not required. There are several mood disorders and you may look for interventions for any one of them. After locating a cutting-edge intervention, look for evaluation studies of its effectiveness, including whether it is more beneficial for one population over another.

Describe the studies that have been conducted and assess their validity. In a post of at least 350 words, discuss whether you are ready as a practitioner to apply this intervention to your clients. Provide a rationale, citing personal and professional experiences as well as recent scholarly sources cited in APA style and format that may include your readings for the week.