LibGuides: MSW-6101 v1: Week 5 Resources

Week 5 Required Resources

Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR)
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) (DSM-5-TR). American Psychiatric Association.
The DSM is the handbook used by health care professionals to guide the diagnosis of mental health disorders. Review the sections that are most pertinent to your work this week.
Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
LeCroy C. W. & Williams L. R. (2013). Intervention with adolescents. In M. J. Holosko (Ed.). Social work practice with individuals and families: Evidence-informed assessments and interventions (pp. 112-138). John Wiley & Sons.
Read Chapter 4. It provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-informed practices for social work interventions with adolescents.
Adolescent Development
Donnelly, M. (2021). Adolescent development. Research Starters: Salem Press Encyclopedia.
This research starter provides a comprehensive overview of adolescent development, the factors that contribute to healthy development, an overview of the various theorists’ ideas about adolescent development, and information about how adolescents view themselves.
Social Work Practice with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescents
Morrow, D. F. (2004). Social work practice with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender adolescents. Families in Society, 85(1), 91-99.
The practice of working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth is addressed. Identity development and the various environments these youth must navigate is explored with emphasis on several risk factors that they encounter.
Depression
National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Depression.
An overview of the depression. This page provides a definition, signs and symptoms, discusses the various types of depression, and risk factors. Treatment options and resources are also provided on this site.

Week 5 Optional Resources

Identity Synthesis and Confusion in Early to Late Adolescence
Bogaerts, A., Claes, L., Buelens, T., Verschueren, M., Palmeroni, N., Bastiaens, T., & Luyckx, K. (2021). Identity synthesis and confusion in early to late adolescents: Age trends, gender differences, and associations with depressive symptoms. Journal of Adolescence, 87, 106-116.
A study on how a sense of identity synthesis and confusion develops throughout adolescence for both males and females.
Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
Springer, D. W. and Powell, T. M. (2013). Assessment of Adolescents. In M. J. Holosko (Ed.). Social work practice with individuals and families: Evidence-informed assessments and interventions (pp. 86-110). John Wiley & Sons.
Read Chapter 3. It provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-informed practices for social work interventions with adolescents.
Moral Thinking and Empathy in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Conduct Problems: A Narrative Review
Matthys, W., & Schutter, D. J. L. G. (2023). Moral thinking and empathy in cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents with conduct problems: A narrative review. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 26, 401-415.
An overview of the implementation of CBT with children and adolescents, including steps to implementation, considerations based on the client’s background, and a discussion on how CBT can assist with social problem-solving skills and increased morality for adolescents.
2023 LGBTQ+ Youth Report
Human Rights Campaign Foundation. (2023). 2023 LGBTQ+ youth report.
A comprehensive report with statistics and research results on various topics of interest and concern pertaining to LGBTQ+ youth today.
LGBTQIA2S+
NASW. (2023). LGBTQIA2S+. Socialworker.org.
Mental Health for Adolescents
U. S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Population Affairs (2023). Mental health for adolescents.
A report on the state of mental health for adolescents and common disorders found in this population.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Child and adolescent mental health.
Information on warning signs for those adolescents who might be struggling with mental health issues and how they can be treated as well as links to additional treatment resources.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project. (2023). Resources for mental health support.
An organization dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community. It provides numerous resources that can assist with working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and their families.
Decreasing Suicide Risk for LGBTQ Students
Wofford, N. C., Garcia, A. F., Hendrix, C., Tavianini, T., Ellsworth, S. (2019). Decreasing suicide risk for LGBTQ students utilizing the Connect Center Approach: Applying Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological model of social work in a school district. School Social Work Journal, 44(1), 58-77.
An article about how to decrease suicide risk among this population using the Connect Center Approach.
Adolescent identity development in context
Branje, S. (2022). Adolescent identity development in context. Current Opinion in Psychology, 45(101286), 1-4.
Great Transitions: Preparing Adolescents for a New Century
Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development, Carnegie Corporation of New York. (1995). Great transitions: Preparing adolescents for a new century. Washington, DC
Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention
Converse, D. Chapter 2: Childhood and adolescent anxiety and depression: Assessment, treatment and prevention. SocialWork.EliteCME
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
NIMH. (2023). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. National Institute of Mental Health.
Schizophrenia
NIMH. (2023).Schizophrenia. National Institute of Mental Health.
Anxiety Disorders
SAMHSA. (2023). Anxiety disorders. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Week 5 AATBS Quiz

To prepare for your Week 5 AATBS quiz, please refer to the AATBS course material titled “Social Work Master’s Exam Prep Study Volume” which can be accessed via the AATBS link in the Getting Started module of your course. In this resource review “Section 5” for information specific to social work professional relationships, values, and ethics.