Depiction of Substance Abuse and Depression in Euphoria
Depiction of Substance Abuse and Depression in Euphoria
Depiction of Substance Abuse and Depression in Euphoria
Option 3:
“Euphoria”
-Watch the drama series (at minimum Episodes 1 & 2) on HBO Max or Disney + and then prepare a 10-slide presentation answering the following questions.
1) What effects does substance use have on adolescent growth and development?
2) Apply the HEADSSS assessment to the lead character (Rue). What are some key areas that would be considered a positive screening? Why?
3) How do psychosocial factors and the home environment play a role in substance use disorder?
4) What role does the NP have in addressing mental health issues?
5) What screening tools would you use for adolescents for substance use and depression? Explain how these tools are implemented into practice.
6) What referrals would be beneficial?
7) What are the benefits of Narcan trainings and harm reduction interventions in the high schools?
8) Reflection: What are your overall feelings on the series?
Week 5: Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
:
- Required Readings & Media
- Assignment: Patient Education for Children and Adolescents
- To Prepare
- By Day 1, your Instructor will assign a mood or anxiety disorder diagnosis for you to use for this Assignment.
- Assignments:
- To Prepare
- : Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Research signs and symptoms for your diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, nonpharmacological treatments, and appropriate community resources and referrals.
- The Assignment – In a 300- to 500-word blog post written for a patient and/or caregiver audience, explain signs and symptoms for your diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, nonpharmacological treatments, and appropriate community resources and referrals.
Please include 3 references and attach pdf of articles.
