1. Discuss the assessment and diagnosis of pedophilic disorder in an adult. Your discussion should include expected presentations as well as DSM-5 criteria applicable to this diagnosis. NOTE: You can discuss the presentation of this condition in either an adult male or female.
2. Discuss evidence-based treatment approaches to this condition (be sure to include both psychopharmacologic as well as psychotherapy approaches). Address any contraindications or complications of therapeutic approaches as they relate to comorbid conditions the client may have. Discuss the potential for and how you would intervene to address any related crisis situations. Describe your role as a PMHNP in helping the client achieve recovery from this condition.
3. Discuss elements of health promotion/prevention of psychopathology or worsening of psychopathology in an adult with this condition.
4. Describe community-based resources in your local community that could be used to help individuals and families impacted by this condition.
5. Discuss legal and ethical issues associated with the treatment of this condition.
6. Examine and evaluate complementary and alternative treatments as they relate to this topic in general, with emphasis on issues of safety and efficacy of complementary and alternative treatments. In your discussion, be sure to specify how you would address the unique needs of individuals who wanted to use complementary and alternative treatments instead of standard approaches to treatment.

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