Select a specific family stressor (e.g. mental illness (be specific !nxiety, depression.
Eating disorders etc.), substance abuse (alcohol, cocaine, etc) or life transition
(immigration, death of a spouse, divorce etc.) you would like to explore further.
1) What does the research reveal about this topic? How might the stressor impact the
family system?
2) What would need to occur for the family to adapt rather than go into crisis?
3) What resources or community services are available for families in the New York City
area that you would recommend to help support the family?
Paper should be 6 to 8 pages in length. Please be sure to cite your work with at least 4
references (1 can be the textbook for the course) and the others must be scholarly
articles (journal articles only). Please use 12 font Times New Roman style. You should
also have a title page. Note: Title page and Reference page do NOT count towards
length of paper. Failure to follow criteria for paper will result in deduction of points.
OUTLINE
1. (Family Stressor) Mental illness( ADHD)
As a result, having a child with ADHD can put a lot of stress on families, leading to
relationship problems, increased conflict, and even higher rates of divorce and
depression.
2. -Seek for education about the illness to better manage the individual( such family
therapy
– Communicate everything among each other( if medication is needed create is
certain time and amount of medication)
– Be very patient, especially or certain behaviors such as aggression, verbal,
feeling
– Create daily activities to entertain the ill individual. Reward when rules are
followed
Ana B. Vicente
December 17, 2022
Final Paper
CSL- 227
MENTAL ILLNESS
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD)
ADHD was declared by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has become an often diagnostic among
children and adolescents. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that negatively impacts
children’s daily activities. Children diagnosed with this illness may face difficulties learning,
staying still, concentrating, well behaving, and following directions at home or school. In most
cases parents and siblings are significantly affected when having a child with this particular
disorder in the family, because of the long term consequences this might bring to their lives. It is
very important that families obtain a clear understanding about ADHD to help their children
improve and receive the correct treatment and medication at home. Nowadays there are
numerous resources and community services offering help and support to families and children
going through this situation.
REFERENCES
Miranda, A., Soriano, M., Fern¤ez, I., & Meli A. (2008). Emotional and Behavioral
Problems in Children with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder: Impact of Age and
Learning Disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 31(4), 171×5.
https://doi.org/10.2307/25474650
ADHD GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Lucker, J. R., & Molloy, A. T. (1995). resources for working with children with attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Elementary School Guidance & Counseling,
29(4), 260·7. http://www.jstor.org/stable/42871177
ADHD RESOURCES FROM COUNSELORS)
3. Resources in NYC
https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivitydisorder-adhd.page#:~:text=1%2D888%2DNYC%2DWELL,%2D888%2D692%2D9355)
https://www.mountsinai.org/care/psychiatry/services/adhd/programs

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