Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Many people exhibit small signs of anxiety that might resemble symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). You may feel the need to check the iron a few times to make sure it is off, or wash your hands multiple times in a public setting for fear of getting sick. But OCD is a disorder that dominates a person’s life, causing debilitating anxiety expressed through obsessions and compulsions. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (2013}, it remains unclear why some individuals have OCD and others do not. Genetics, stress, and the environment have all been identified as possible factors. You will learn about Marjorie and her experiences with OCD in this course-specific case study and consider possible interventions for her case.
For this Assignment, review the course-specific case study for Marjorie, and then locate two scholarly articles on interventions for adults with a diagnosis of OCD.
The Assignment:
In a 4 -page paper, describe the intervention that you believe would be the best to help Marjorie.
1. Explain why you chose that particular intervention for Marjorie.
2. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this intervention.
3. Describe in detail how you would implement the intervention.
4. Explain culturally competent strategies you might employ with this client and her family.
5. Explain how your strategies mirror or differ from those of Marjorie’s practitioner