Psych650 Wk 2 Summative Assessment Theoretical Conceptualization Training Guide

Anxiety and stressor-related disorders can emerge or intensify in the aftermath of tragic events. In the workplace, organizations may face uncertainty when responding to tragic events that may affect the mental health of their employees. In this assessment, you will demonstrate your learning by creating a training guide that helps managers identify symptoms of anxiety and stressor-related disorders and respond to them using research-based strategies and resources. Assessment Preparation Read the following scenario: You work as a consultant, advising organizations on best practices for responding to tragic events. One of the organizations you support has recently experienced a natural disaster in the community that has significantly affected its employees. Leadership has expressed discomfort and uncertainty in understanding and addressing anxiety and stressor-related disorders among staff. To support the organization, you will design a training guide for managers. The training will focus on helping them recognize common symptoms of anxiety and stressor-related disorders and will include recommendations for effective strategies and resources for supporting affected employees. Review the following chapters of Fundamentals of Psychopathology, as needed, to recall important details about anxiety and stressor-related disorders: • Ch. 4, “Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders” • Ch. 5, “Disorders of Trauma and Stress” Research 2 anxiety or stressor-related disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, acute stress disorder). Select a theoretical model from the ones presented in Ch. 2, “Models of Psychopathology,” of Fundamentals of Psychopathology. Conduct research to explore strategies and resources available to individuals with the disorders you selected that align with your chosen theoretical model. Consider identifying resources available in your community or state, as well as those offered by well-established organizations, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). Assessment Deliverable Write a 700- to 1,050-word training guide in which you describe symptoms of 2 anxiety or stressor-related disorders and outline strategies and resources for supporting affected individuals, based on a theoretical perspective. Include the following headings and corresponding topics in your training guide: • Introduction • Provide a brief overview of the general purpose of the guide. • Etiology • For each selected anxiety or stressor-related disorder, describe the etiology (causes/origins) of the disorder, based on your chosen theoretical perspective. • For each disorder, differentiate biopsychosocial (biological, psychological, and social) factors that contribute to the development of the disorder. • Symptoms • For each disorder, explain common symptoms (psychological, physical, and behavioral) of the disorder that managers might observe in employees. • Impact • Describe the impact of anxiety and stress on work performance. • Identify barriers employees may face when seeking help. • Strategies • Recommend 3 practical strategies managers can use to support employees. • Resources • Recommend 3 specific external resources available in your state that employees can access for support, and that align with your chosen theoretical perspective (e.g., (mental health apps, community/state mental health services, mental health organizations, etc.). Incorporate resources from your research as needed. Cite the DSM-5-TR and at least 2 scholarly sources and format your citations and references according to APA guidelines. Submit your assessment.