breaks” come while an individual is in college. This lifelong and life-changing diagnosis for a

A diagnosis of schizophrenia most often comes in early adulthood. Often what are called “first breaks” come while an individual is in college. This lifelong and life-changing diagnosis for a 20- or 21-year-old often comes as a shock and causes much dismay for the client and his or her family members. , consider how you would work with the client and his or her family members to acclimate to this diagnosis. Then consider how you would prepare them for the changed expectations they will now have for their loved one. Finally, using your skills from previous coursework, describe the developmental expectations that have changed since the diagnosis. Consider also the grief and loss the family will experience. Be sure to use a strengths perspective to address potential concerns. · · · · References (use 3 or more) American Psychiatric Association. (2013). (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing. · “Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders” (pp. 87–122) Beecher, B. (2009). The medical model, mental health practitioners, and individuals with schizophrenia and their families. (1), 9–20. Bradshaw, W., Armour, M. P., & Roseborough, D. (2007). Finding a place in the world: The experience of recovery from severe mental illness. (1), 27–47. Perkins, D. V., Raines, J. A., Tschopp, M. K., & Warner, T. D. (2009) Gainful employment reduces stigma toward people recovering from schizophrenia. (3), 158–162. Prince, J. D. (2005). Family involvement and satisfaction with community mental health care of individuals with schizophrenia. (4), 419–429. Somers, V. (2007). Schizophrenia: The impact of parental illness on children. (8), 1319–1334. Managing public opinion and understanding the balance between its influence and your advocacy goals is a delicate matter. It is a task fraught with uncertainty because, as a policy advocate, you must navigate through the territory of politicians, bureaucrats, and lobbyists whose primary goals are to appease and please their constituents. In this Discussion, you select a social problem that is of interest to you and identify how public opinion influences the process and political approaches involved in addressing that social problem. · · · · · References (use 3 or more) Jansson, B. S. (2018). e. (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series. · Chapter 4, “Understanding the Ecology of Policy in Government, Electoral, Community, and Agency Settings” (pp. 100–140) Rome, S. H., & Hoechstetter, S. (2010). Social work and civic engagement: The political participation of professional social workers. (3), 107–129.