Adjustment Disorders Case Study

Adjustment Disorder is a psychiatric setting that is consists of different subcategories. In a category where anxiety and depressed mood is involved, different treatments are given depending from person to person. In this particular research, the main focus is the Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood. Symptoms, treatments, etiology, and prognosis will be tackling in this research paper. Because this research is a personal experience of a loved one, some information is pertaining to that person to help readers understand his experience. That being stated, the specific stressor for this disorder was a work injury that was neglected by the authorize people under Worker’s Compensation. Symptoms of this particular disorder are very apparent and needing monitoring and support as it could lead to a completed suicide.

Mary wants to discuss appropriate topics in order to maintain appropriate social interaction with others. Staff supported Mary by having one on one conversation with her on the occasions that certain topics of conversation became overly exaggerated or inappropriate.

She stated that anxiety started after high school when she felt pressure to go to college. There is no evidence to support that client has learning disabilities. Hannah reported that she thought the change would help improve her life. She stated that she thought moving out on her own would shift her into independence. However, client reports that her anxiety has been worse. Reportedly, she has difficulty spending too much time alone. Hannah recalled her recent experience meeting with friends at a coffee shop and reported that during the entire outing she experienced persistent thoughts of going home. She stated concerns about the possibility of losing her friends due to the anxiety. Hannah reflected on how social life when she lived with her parent and reports her new social difficulties. Client reported that her anxiety is stopping her from making friends. Hannah works as a freelance photographer. Anxiety has been stopping her photography. Hannah reported that she has been receiving less work and took the responsibility for the decline in work. Client reports some of her anxiety symptoms as shaking, hot flashes and sweating. In addition she reports having many flooding thoughts that others may think she is stupid, she can’t do her job, she’s an idiot, weirdo, or everyone is looking at her. She reported that those thoughts make her feel she should give up and she is an idiot. Hannah reports that when anxious while working, she has the tendency to clinch tight onto the camera. Reportedly, her shaking interferes with her taking photos. Client reported that had resorted to wearing black to work and many places to conceal the evidence of her sweating due to her

Adjustment disorder is a mental disorder. It is an unusually severe reaction to a stressful life event (other than the loss of a loved one). Adjustment disorder may affect your feelings, thinking, how you act, or a combination of these. It may interfere with personal relationships or with functioning at work, school, or home. Adjustment disorder occurs in both sexes and can happen at any age. People with this disorder are at risk for suicide and substance abuse. They may develop a more serious mental disorder such as major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.

She asked to speak to Donnamarie after class and she said theres nothing to talk about so the oger was mad and called the office and explained why she needed to talk to Donnamarie and nothing was said, Donnamarie thought

For this assignment, I chose the vignette with Jada. “Jada is a sixteen-year-old African American girl enrolled as a junior at the local public high school. She has won numerous honors throughout her educational career for her academic performance; but her greatest joy comes from playing the piano and singing in her church choir. Jada’s vocal instructor raves about her singing voice and about her potential for a career in music. Jada hopes to attend a prestigious music school in New York City upon graduating from high school, but worries about the cost and how much she will miss her family. The pressure of an upcoming audition at school has caused Jada a great deal of stress. She fears she will not be accepted or will not be able to attend for financial reasons. The stress has begun to affect her daily functioning. She is having difficulty sleeping, has lost weight due to decreased appetite, and is beginning to feel hopeless about her future. Jada’s friends describe her as being “irrational” about the situation and “catastrophizing.” Despite their best efforts, they cannot convince her that she has a strong chance. At

MSTT was unable to work with Billy and Nikki on their goals due to being on vacation. MSTT was able to meet with Nikki and Billy before leaving to address their goals. MSTT was unable to work on those goals because Cynthia attended the session. Cynthia is Billy's grandmother. MSTT explained the services to Cynthia and invited her to stay and address her concerns and her desired outcomes for Billy and the family. Cynthia did stay and met with MSTT and expressed her concerns and her desired outcomes with MSTT and Nikki.

Workplace bullying is the topic of the assignment for this week. Workplace bullying occurs when someone or several people in the workplace mistreat people working around them and cause undue stress and unrest. Workplace bullies are no different from child hood bullies and they terrorize, intimidate and menace but in an adult situation. The workplace bully uses this technique as a form of intimidation. (Baack, 2012) This paper will discuss and review information regarding workplace bullying and the impact on the victims and the organization. This paper will also provide firsthand accounts of workplace bullying and how the account related to the article this week. Finally, recommendation will be given of techniques from the article that the organization should use to deter and eliminate workplace bullying.

As an adult, one would think that this immature behavior would end. Unfortunately, this is not the case and sometimes continues into adulthood and the workplace. Workplace bullying can come from a coworker. This coworker may be jealous of a person or may be trying to perform better than another person does. This jealousy and competitive nature can result in tension and animosity in the workplace. One case of this workplace bullying was managed by the judicial system. Christine Pratt reported, "Sue Preston, deputy head teacher at Cathedral School of St Mary in Plymouth, claimed ‘constructive dismissal after the head made her life a total misery'." (2006) This teacher won her case and the head was given constructive dismissal. A report performed by Pratt found "53 percent of workers she interviewed had experienced bullying first hand or witnessed it." (2006) One would hope that with many cases going through the judicial system that

Over the recent decades, workplace bullying has become a widespread issue and has turned into a vital point in the departments of corporation’s conduct. According to Dr. Gary Namie’s 2014 survey at Workplace Bullying Institute shows, 27% of U.S. workers have present or past direct involvement with bullying at work. An additional, 21% have been observed to the tormenting, and a sum of 72% know that bullying occurs in their company (WBI, 2014). It is outstanding the impacts that it can have on the worker as well as the entire organization.

C.’s anxiety is evidenced by a sense of helplessness, trembling and feeling of uneasiness. If this anxiety goes untreated, Mrs. C. might have difficulty functioning normally. Unmet need for comfort due to anxiety related to internal and external stressors.

I have learned that we should not overly reacted (such as blaming for being unfair) when some information are not clearly stated but we should work our thoughts, language and action to increase our proactivity. For thoughts, Rowan did not hesitate for delivering a letter to Garcia because giving time will what might go right or how to make it right. As for language, speaking reactively is like giving out our emotion to someone else for taking control of our emotion. Then actions is to keep promises and achieved them. Therefore, Rowan do the thing like “giving the letter to Garcia” that others can not or did not have the confidence to do it. Everyone should take responsibility and believe in themselve and do whatever they set out to accomplish. Or not, I know that business would not like an employee that would cause them troubles or problems without solving their problem to their business. I have learned that if business want

David did the right thing by contacting his partner about their project. Sheila’s decision not to reply shows lack of professionalism. Before she decided to

Bullying in the workplace is a larger than life problem victims are everywhere. The act of bullying comes in many different forms and actions and is an unethical behavior. Have you or someone you know been a victim of workplace bullying? To answer the question, in most cases if not ourselves we know someone that has experienced workplace bullying. The statistical numbers according to Namie (2014), recorded in Workplace Bullying Institute in the section labeled the key findings, the statistics provide the same information in a similar statement “27% have current or past direct experience with abusive conduct at work” (Namie, 2014, para. 2). The description of bullying is defined and recognized as an extreme issue in the

In the case, Bright and Dedicated, Susan Reynolds is a successful auditor with a big-six public accounting firm, Marco Pictures. This organization is a medium-sized, highly successful motion picture company that thrives well in international markets. Susan was hired as a controller within the firm which meant that she would be in charge of a wide variety of different financial statements. At the end of the first year, Susan received her first Employee Evaluation Report and was displeased with results. Although Susan had strong credentials to make her a valuable asset to the firm such as prior experience in another big-six accounting firm, good technical skills, and reliable, her interpersonal skills became concerning. Anita noticed that Susan