Case Study #1 Clinical Psychology: Severe Depression (2 pages)

Joe is suffering from severe depression. His father, grandmother, and two uncles suffered with the same abnormal condition. One of Joe’s uncles committed suicide as a result. Joe’s depression started after he was laid off from work, and became disabling when his wife divorced him taking their kids and their home.

Explore the topic of severe depression from the clinical psychology perspective.

The paper should clearly identify your case study selection, explain why
you have decided to focus on this particular topic and area of
psychology for your Final Paper, and explain the importance of the
topic. Begin your paper with a well-written introduction that includes a
succinct thesis statement, and end your paper with a conclusion that
reaffirms your thesis.

The paper should be one- to- two  pages in length (excluding title and
reference pages) and formatted according to APA style.

Your paper must
contain at least one reference from a scholarly source that is cited
according to APA style

The Paper:

1. Must be two double-spaced pages in length and formatted
   according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. View the Critical Thinking Community website for further assistance.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis and summarizes supporting evidence.
6. Must use at least one scholarly source.
7. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.