Depression Baseline And Intervention

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This paper examines is to compare the baseline and intervention for Quick Inventory of Depression Symptoms (QIDS-SR16) on Melvin Smith. Melvin Smith is a white male who is seventeen years old born on January 11th, 2000. He is actively living at home with his mother in a multi family residence located on 123 wayward Way, Unit B in New York, New York (10033).Base on Smith’s IEP he was recently diagnosed with ADD; his reason for referral due to symptoms for depression. Melvin expresses that he is feels sad and realizes that he is struggling with socially isolating behaviors. Melvin has a hard time completing school work and is receiving poor grades from his teachers. He has also lost his uncle who was in a car accident just a week ago. Methodology

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