Anxiolytic Agents

Anxiolytic Agents

Instructions: Case Discussion on Anxiety:

A 25-year-old male presents to your clinic because he is having difficulty his new job. He works at a consulting firm. He states it is hard for him to give presentations due to concerns that he will embarrass himself and his peers will think less of him. To avoid being put on the spot, he has passed up multiple lead roles and potential promotion as a result. He says this is frustrating because he doesn’t have an issue interacting with peers in small groups or friends and in no work settings.

Summarize the clinical case.

Create a list of the patient’s problems and prioritize them.

Which diagnosis should be considered

What is your rationale for the diagnosis

What differential diagnosis should be considered

What test or screening tools should be considered to help identify the correct diagnosis

• What treatment would you prescribe and what is the rationale (consider psychopharmacology, diagnostics tests, referrals, psychotherapy, psychoeducation)
• What standard guidelines would you use to assess or treat this patient
• Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.
• Submission Instructions
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 evidence-based sources
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible
• Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria. Be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format
• Always construct your response in a word processing program like Word. Check for grammar, spelling, and mechanical errors.

There are no “make-ups” for not posting to the Weekly Discussions

Avoid postings that are limited to ‘I agree’ or ‘great idea’, etc. If you agree (or disagree) with a posting, then say why you agree (or disagree) by supporting your statement with concepts from the readings or by bringing in a related example or experience

Address the questions as much as possible

Use proper etiquette (address your peer by name, use professional language, etc.)

• Reference Syllabus
• Discussion questions + responses to classmates SLO 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (10 pts each x 10 = 100 pts total (excluding introduction and final course reflection) 20% of the total Grade.
• Each discussion is worth 10 points (The initial introductory post is worth 5 points, and each of the two responses to your classmates is worth 2.5 points). At least one APA reference is required in your main post. You should include references to support positions or assertions in your response posts where appropriate.