Persistent Depressive Disorder Professional Standards & Competencies 5

Question 1

When treating a client with PDD who belongs to a historically marginalized group, the NASW Standard for Cultural Competence requires the clinician to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge how systemic oppression may contribute to depressive symptoms

Answer

NASW standards require practitioners to recognize and address how social, historical, and systemic factors—including oppression—affect mental health.

Question 2

A therapist treating PDD is experiencing significant personal stress and notices reduced empathy during sessions. The most appropriate action consistent with self-care ethics is:

Accepted Answer

Seek personal support, supervision, or consultation and evaluate fitness to practice

Answer

Ethical codes across disciplines require practitioners to monitor their own wellbeing and take corrective action when impairment may affect client care.

Question 3

The primary purpose of a PDD treatment plan in a professional practice setting is to:

Accepted Answer

Guide evidence-based care, set measurable goals, and document client progress

Answer

Treatment plans are clinical tools designed to organize evidence-based care, define measurable goals, and track client progress over time.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, sharing a client's PDD diagnosis with their employer without consent is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited and a violation of the client's privacy rights

Answer

HIPAA prohibits disclosure of protected health information to employers without explicit written authorization from the client.

Question 5

A newly licensed therapist begins treating a client with PDD and co-occurring borderline personality disorder. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Request ongoing clinical supervision given the complexity of co-occurring conditions

Answer

Complex, co-occurring conditions require heightened clinical oversight; seeking supervision is both an ethical duty and a professional competency standard.

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Persistent Depressive Disorder Professional Standards & Competencies 5