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Case Study Analysis Part 2: Assessment and Diagnostic Formulation
Case Study Analysis Part 2: Assessment and Diagnostic Formulation
Case Study Analysis Part 2: Assessment and Diagnostic Formulation
Formatting Requirements
The assignment should be formatted in 12-point, Times New Roman font, with 1-inch
margins, double-spaced, with the use of headings to organize its contents. The entirety of the
paper should be formatted using the standards outlined in APA. A minimum of six pages of text
is expected. A maximum of eight pages of text is allowed. The paper should use complete
sentences in narrative form—do not use bullets or sentence fragments. Your paper should be
submitted in a MS Word (.doc or .docx) file format and use the headings provided in the
instructions below.
Instructions: Students will read a case study provided by the instructor to write a 6-8 page
report using the following headings to answer these questions.
This assignment calls for students to conduct a comprehensive and multidimensional mental
health assessment. Students will demonstrate their abilities to apply ethical decision-making
skills to mental health assessment; understand the spectrum of mental health functioning;
consider cultural factors in mental health assessment; and use sensitive, person-first language
free of negative labels or stereotypes.
For this assignment, you are expected to write a 6-8 page assessment (double-spaced) of a client
(Stephen). The case study for Stephen will be provided by the instructor. It is important to
conceptualize the case yourself and justify your assertions with explanations and examples – that
is, it is not sufficient to simply report what is already written in the case study.
Grading Criteria
The following must be submitted via 2DU within 24-hours after the Week 10 Live Session:
Case Formulation Assignment in .doc or .docx file format.