(Major Depressive Disorders)

Required viewing:

Concern over inappropriate use of psychotropic drugs in people with intellectual disability:

https://youtu.be/XrB360yAMWQ

Required Online Assignment

1. Are medications for Indira and Mrs. Cuthbert needed?
2. What are other factors to be taken into consideration regarding her mood?
3. What other members of the "team" would you consult?
4. How would a diagnosis differ depending on the professional discipline of the interviewer?

What are the ethics and values regarding a prescription of medication?

Corcoran, J. & Walsh, J. (2020). Mental health in social work: A casebook on

diagnosis and strengths-based assessment(3rd ed.) Pearson