Introduction The following is a case study about a female client, Natalie Souders, who was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder is also called clinical depression, where a someone experiences depression over a long period of time. That means that it has not been just one episode of depression, but rather many. A person that is diagnosed with major depressive disorder typically has a decreased interest in the activities that they once loved to participate in and it can cause trouble in a person’s daily life. The client had received prior counseling before being seen at Childerston & Associates, but the work that Dr. Childerston did seemed to be an effective means of dealing with her depression. …show more content…
Some of the treatment goals that they developed were a stabilized mood for a period of six consecutive weeks, deal with family of origin issues, absence of psychotic features, absence of self injurious behaviors, improved ability to experience and tolerate painful affect, and the ability to sustain and initiate relationships with caring partners. By the end of the one year in therapy, Dr. Childerston reevaluate and decided that if Natalie agreed it would be best to continue therapy. His reasoning was that he noticed some progression, but she was also a little resistant to therapy. The client’s resistance was probably due to the fact that she did not want to relive the pain of her past or deal with her current problems. Natalie continued being seen by Dr. Childerston until the early 2000’s. During that time, her treatment plan changed a bit based on what her counselor saw fit. Her treatment plan changed from individual sessions and Alcoholics Anonymous to individual sessions and food journal. She kept the food journal to make sure that she was not binge eating, but rather controlling how much food she was taking inside her body. Natalie was also told to exercise and be put on medicine to help with
Helping the client overcome their fears about counseling is the first step in facilitating a healthy relationship. Setting the expectations of the (CRI) is essential so that the client has a clear understanding of the process. It is also the responsibility of the skilled professional to provide feedback and maintain open lines of communication to avoid any confusion the client may exhibit. Skilled professionals must exhibit passion, present a warm-hearted friendly and affectionate manner and be empathetic to the clients’ needs. The objective in administering the (CRI) is to support the clients’ situation by exploring the reasons that have caused the client to feel the way they do. Exploring the lives of the client through actively communicating with those seeking treatment will provide the necessary information in which can be applied to providing alternative measures of treatment to individuals. Utilizing the proper interventions is crucial in order to provide the proper treatment plan. Intervention is the focus in any helping relationship and is usually determined based on the skilled professionals focusing on something that exists in the life of the client. “Focusing on what may be present or something that the client has not paid full attention to or something that the client is not yet aware of yet are all essential
Major depressive disorder is a common mental disorder characterized by low mood, decreased mental and motor activity, pessimistic view of everything around, loss of interest in life. It is one of the most common types of depression, in contrast with other type depression, major depression represent complex of symptoms. Major depression is also known as major depressive disorder, clinical depression or unipolar depression. The word unipolar refers to the presence of one "pole" - a range of emotions, which is characterized by only one type mood, without manic episode. According to the WHO about 350 million people is suffered from depression. It damages not only people with depression, also to the relatives and other. Mullarkey et.al. suggest that due to reduced ability to work of depressed workers employers annually loss approximately 30 billions $. Thesis statement_____ Preview_______
Major Depressive Disorder has claimed the lives of up to 15% of those suffering from the disorder through suicide (Belmaker & Agam, 2008). Different people are effected by depression in different ways. Some individuals, like Raquel, suffer from loss of interest, feelings of worthlessness, along with thoughts of suicide (Fave & Kendler, 2000). Others go on with their daily routine with a smile on their face, while hiding their emotions. Although most individuals will experience depressed mood or general loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed (Spaner, Bland, & Newman, 2007).
Major depressive disorder, we all have probably heard of it, but do we really know what is it is ? Major depressive disorder is “a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest… major depressive disorder or clinical depression, affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems”(Mayo Clinic Staff). Having this disorder puts you in a very unstable position because you are constantly feeling depressed so it affects the way you think and feel and that can be very dangerous. Sometimes this happens to a person for one day, but put yourself in the shoes of someone who experiencing this for more than two weeks? When you have major depressive disorder, the signs of depression disorder can last for two weeks or more(myers646). This dis order must be treated immediately because “depression may make you feel as if life isn 't worth living”(Mayo Clinic Staff). Feeling this way can lead you to doing things that you can not take back such as committing suicide and sadly that can happen when you have major depressive disorder. Kiyohara and Yoshimasu conducted a research that showed that 90% of suicides have were dealing with major depressive disorder(qtd. in The World Health Organization). Throughout this paper I will be discussing the causes, symptoms and treatment when dealing with major depressive disorder.
Mental disorders can be diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. Major depression is a lost of interest or pleasure in all activities. People with major depression experience symptoms such as a change of appetite, restlessness sleep, decreased energy, feeling of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and/or suicidal thoughts. A major depressive episode can lasts for about 2 weeks or more. A major depressive episode can be caused by stress, social anxiety, or other reasons. People with a milder depression are able to function and seem normal (DSM-IV-TR). A major depressive disorder affects about 14.8 million adults in America with 6.7 million at age 18 and older in the United States population. A depressive disorder can develop in any age and more likely to occur more often in women than in men and any person who is going through a hard time can develop depression. A treatment for individuals with depression is medication, psychotherapy, or attending social groups, 80 percent of the people who follow up with these treatments begin to show improvement with in four to six weeks. About 50 percent of the patients that take medicine to “cure” the depression are unsuccessful with the treatment, because they stop taking their meds due to the side effects, but the people who are in the support
Clinical Depression is a serious common neurological disorder that can affect anyone from the adolescents to the elderly. Clinical Depression affects the mood, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and symptoms could become severe if left untreated. Clinical Depression is widespread and common, but also misunderstood and we should be well informed on the causes, effects, and treatments of depression.
6.9%, or about 16 million people, live with clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder. Symptoms of clinical depression include: feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness; angry or irritable outbursts, often over trivial matters; changes in appetite, sleep habits, or weight; trouble concentrating, thinking and recalling information; loss of interest in normal activities
Natalie Dukes is one of the many students among Chino Hills High School who have already started their journey to their future. Natalie Dukes is a senior who is currently aspiring to become famous. When I asked how she planned on becoming famous, she automatically had a very detailed or planned out explanation. Natalie Dukes is currently applying to colleges. Last year, Natalie Dukes participated in the Chino Hills High School Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Team. Natalie Dukes also has plans for after high school in order to pursue her dreams. She plans on going to either California Baptist University or California State University Fullerton, both of which are universities that offer degrees. When attending either of those universities, she hopes to major in Business and graduate with a Bachelor's Degree. As to why she wants to become famous, Natalie enthusiastically explained how she likes the perks that come with being famous.
Carry’s attitude toward treatment and therapy is positive. I am her second therapist, and she was willing to get started right away. She was typically open to feed back, and homework assignments. After our first session, Carry stated “she was happy with me and is eager to see results.” Consequently, she also stated “she has shut people down in the past, but she likes what I have to say, and will take my advice.
Nicole Woods was contacted and arrested while driving a confirmed stolen vehicle, KCSO C17030152, a 1999 gold Toyota Camry WA/BCW7886 - VIN-JT2BG22K3X0351101. Post Miranda and incident to arrest, Woods stated that she wanted to speak with police. Woods stated that her friend, "Donnie", gave her the vehicle to use. Woods stated that Donnie has been in possession of the vehicle for over a month, which is contrary to the KCSO report, which indicates that vehicle was listed as stolen on 6-18-2017. Additonally, a shaved key was located in the ignition of the vehicle, which Woods stated she used to start the vehicle. I later removed the shave key and noticed that it was heavily shaved down on boths sides, to the point where it was almost smooth without
Since I presented approximately one month ago, the client and I have had four more sessions. Two of those sessions focused on crisis management when the client reported suicidal ideation. She stated cutting ideation comes in “waves” and psychoeducation was provided about endorphins and cutting. Client reports she is able to use her coping skills such as grounding, snapping a rubber band, or drawing. Sleep hygiene has improved and the client reported the medications are helping with her nightmares. She has received visits from her two children for overnight visits. The client displays a lot of all or nothing thinking such as how one child is “the devil” and one is “angelic.” Upon clarification, she described her older child as “the
The organization of the program begins with a comprehensive evaluation to diagnose any medical or biochemical origins of disease. The client is assigned to a therapist. The client is given an individualized treatment plan that focus on attainable short and long term goals. Ongoing care with the help of referral sources is provided, to the client, through discharge planning and facilitating a successful adjustment back to daily activates. Services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals led by a psychiatrist.
Depression is a normal emotional reaction to perceived loss and hopelessness (Segal, Williams, & Teasdale, 2002). There are a number of different types of depression such as chronic depression, manic depression and the primary focus of this essay Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). MDD is a clinical depression, which is more chronic and more severe compared to other types of depression. It significantly disrupts the individual’s ability to meet the normal demands of life. According to many clinicians, clinical depression should be considered as a medical illness in need of medical intervention. Other mental health professionals believe this is an overstatement of the role of physiology and the
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental health disorder seen in primary care. It effects all age groups, although the presenting signs and symptoms will vary at different ages. Many clients have somatic symptoms that mask the depression symptoms and make it difficult for physicians to diagnose MDD. Patients with this disorder have difficulty with work and social functioning. There is an increase in comorbidity with chronic illnesses. These clients are 30% to 40% more likely to have MDD (McCarron, 2009). Potential for suicide is high with this diagnosis. Not surprisingly, the majority of these clients are seen in primary care setting supporting the need for screening clients
It is very important to utilize and assess client strengths during the assessment, intervention, and treatment planning with Rosa. Assessing her insights, desires, perceptions, as well as her level of motivation and ability to make changes will all provide a source of empowerment and strength for Rosa to implement changes that are necessary to address her goals during treatment planning. Determining Rosa’s abilities, interests, goals, resources, beliefs, and accomplishments will all assist Rosa in making and implementing life decisions. She appears motivated for change and finds a connection in gardening. Utilizing Rosa’s as a strength can be of benefit for her social relationships, emotional grounding, as well as a potential therapeutic benefit and positive coping skill.