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.

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?