Read "Grief and Mourning in Schizophrenia" by Wittman and Keshavan, from Psychiatry: Interpersonal & Biological Processes (2007).

Write a 1,200-1,500-word essay in which you propose a safety plan to address potential depression and suicidality in clients who have recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Include the following in your paper:

The relationship between grief and mourning and a diagnosis of schizophrenia

The necessity of addressing grief and loss during the treatment process

Treatment options for addressing potential depression and risks of suicide

Include at least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

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This assignment measures the following competency: Competency 1.4: Demonstrate knowledge and skill in working with unique counseling populations.