Review and participate in the discussion on signs and symptoms.
Read the Cohen et al. article on assessing readiness for psychiatric rehabilitation.
Based on the video Half Nelson, complete a Readiness Assessment of the main character, Daniel, in his current state of readiness to participate in rehabilitation.
You must address each of the five (5) core areas in your readiness assessment. Use APA style headings for each section listed below. Include an introduction and conclusion for your essay:
Need for Change8
Commitment to Change
Self-Awareness
Environmental Awareness
Personal Closeness
Your assessment should include where Daniel is in relation to each of these areas in terms of his addictive behavior and a rationale as to why you have rated him on each core area in the way that you did. Be clear in your justification for the ratings you give in each section and be sure to apply your course materials to support your justification. In addition to the video, you should have a minimum of two credible references from journal articles from the Excelsior Library and outside-of-course readings.
Your assessment should be 2-4 pages double-spaced, not including your title and reference pages. Use APA formatting for all of your citations and for your reference page. Be sure to proof your grammar, spelling, and organization carefully.
I encourage you to use the following resources to ensure success in writing your readiness assessment essay.
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