Unit 6-ADHD or Depression

Unit 6-ADHD or Depression-Due 10-9. 800w initial response. 4 references. Peer response- 2 replies 400w total and 4 references. Please use course resource/ textbook and DSM5 as reference.

Initial Response

Instructions:

review the article “Comorbid ADHD and depression: Assessment and treatment strategies” https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/comorbid-adhd-and-depression-assessment-and-treatment-strategies

· Daviss, W. B., MD, & Bond, J. B., MD. (2016, September 7).  Comorbid ADHD and depression: Assessment and treatment strategiesLinks to an external site. .  Psychiatric Times, 33(9).

1. Based on the article discuss distinct considerations linked with the psychiatric interview and assessment of children.

2. Define how you would progress with a comprehensive assessment of a child with suspected ADHD, depression, or both.

3. Support your statements with a minimum of 4 scholarly articles.

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.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Peer Response

Instructions:

Please read and respond to at least two of your peers’ initial postings. You may want to consider the following questions in your responses to your peers:

· Compare and contrast your initial posting with those of your peers.

· How are they similar or how are they different?

· What information can you add that would help support the responses of your peers?

· Ask your peers a question for clarification about their post.

· What most interests you about their responses?