Careers in the Health and Wellness field often expose you to situations and human experiences that require you to think critically about them. This project is intended to help you do just that.For this project, you will choose 1 of the 3 case studies presented below. Once you have selected, you will:Explain the individual’s behaviors that have influenced their physical and psychological well-being.Evaluate the individual’s behavioral health according to the theories proposed in this Behavioral Health course.Explain the symptoms associated with the specific mental health diagnosis that has been identified within the case study (you do not have to diagnose, you simply explain what the individual with that diagnosis may experience).Devise 3 goals and objectives to help the individual in terms of physical and mental well-being. Identify behavioral health programs that may help the individual and provide them as resources.Finally, consider any ethical or cultural issues that may be involved in the case. Due DateYour final project is due in Module 06. There will be individual assignments along the way. The module they are due is noted in the time line below.Time LineModuleAssignment01Introduction02Part A Due04Part B Due06Part C and Final Submission Due
RequirementsReview the 3 case study options provided below and decide which you will examine for your project.Case Study Option 1: JannaCase Study Option 2: ThomasCase Study Option 3: BarbaraWhen considering which case study to choose, think about how you might help guide the individual to improve their psychological wellness as well as their physical health and wellness.Topic Areas to be AddressedYour Course Project will be completed in 3 parts (A-C) and should address the topic areas outlined below. Your submissions should be written in APA format and not simply be presented as answers to the guiding-questions.Part AProvide a brief overview of the case study you have chosen. What are the individual behaviors that have influenced this person’s physical and psychological well-being? Examine these and provide an explanation of each of those behaviors.
Evaluate the individual’s behavioral health according to one of the following theories: Behavioral TheoryBiopsychosocial ModelSelf-efficacy TheoryTheory of Planned BehaviorHealth Belief ModelTranstheoretical Model
Part BExplain the symptoms of the diagnosis provided in the case study. Then explain how this diagnosis will affect the individual in the case study. This is simply an application of what you learned about mental health disorders in Module 02. What are the symptoms of the disorder? Good advocacy requires that education of the client is indicated. Educate your client about the diagnosis. What does the client need to know about this disorder?
Design 3 goals and 3 objectives that would support health and wellness as well as overall good behavioral health functioning.
Part CIdentify at least 3 behavioral health programs and/or services that would support the overall wellness of this individual (these can be national programs/services or they can be local program/services). Indicate the service and then provide an explanation relative to how this program or service would indicate advocacy.
Finally, consider and discuss any ethical issues with regard to the promotion of behavioral health and wellness; and/or current laws that may apply to the case study. Consider cultural issues that may affect the behavioral health plan.
Final Submission
Your final project should 5-8 pages long, written in APA format, and use proper spelling/grammar. In-text citations should be used and they should be supported by an APA formatted References page. Your final deliverable should include revisions based on faculty-feedback provided for earlier project assignments.EvaluationEach assignment leading up to the final assignment is evaluated and graded independently. Your instructor will provide specific grading criteria for each step of the project prior to its due date.For Further Questions
