Case Study #1 Clinical Psychology: Major Depressive Disorder
Joe is suffering from severe depression. His father, grandmother, and two uncles suffered with
the same condition. One of Joe’s uncles who met the criteria for Major Depressive Disorder
committed suicide at the age of 57. Joe’s depression started after he was laid off from work, and
became disabling when his wife divorced him, receiving full custody of the kids and their home.  

Reflect: 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. For assistance with creating a thesis statement, utilize the Thesis Generator (Links to an external site.) tool on the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center website. Your introductory paragraph must include a description of the basic characteristics of science and a definition of applied behavioral science. Your conclusion must include a preliminary examination of the pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of utilizing at least one applied behavioral science intervention method to address the concerns in the scenario you selected.