Problem
Review the vignette of Brett located in the Topic 5 materials, and then provide a DSM diagnosis. Based on your cultural background/worldview, what is your perspective on the nature of psychotic disorders?
Briefly review the biblical narrative in Mark 5:1-20. How would you help a psychotic individual who presents to your treatment center and insists that the etiology of his disorder is spiritual in nature and not biochemical?
Review Mercer's article and identify two or three recommendations/practices you find relevant in this source as pertaining to a clinician that considers treating Brett.
Objectives:
• Assess symptoms to diagnose a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or other psychotic disorders.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.