Jaclyn Case Study

BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATIONS: Ms. Copeland was alert and co-operative during the interview. During testing she appeared to motivated to perform optimally on all tasks. Her frustration tolerance was moderate. She seemed somewhat sullen, incurred during the initial portions of the testing but became more relaxed with the examiner as testing proceeded.

Ian is a 5 year old Caucasian male that exhibits average verbal skills, average cognitive skills, and appeared to be of average height and weight. When entering his assessment, it was noted that his clothing did not match, his hair was unkempt and his mother seemed frazzled at best.

Currently, she is concerned she might be pregnant (Confederation College, 2018). She is diagnosed with “alcohol dependence; psychosis and depression” (Confederation College, 2018). Primary

This experience was educational and I was able to learn how to tailor questions that follow specific presentation complaints during the history intake process. Upon initial presentation, and discussion of her symptoms, it became evident that the questions needed to be more specifically related to the frequency of her disturbance, her diet, mood, social history, and activity level. At this same time, an evaluation of the severity needed to be explored with consideration the co-existence of anxiety and depression. Confirming the absence or presence of an acute life stressor was important to uncover during the history portion of the exam. This encounter was exciting to diagnosis because the diagnosis came from the clinical findings from the exam. The historical flow was intuitive and helped differentiate the diagnosis. Lab tests were not necessarily helpful to diagnose, although important to rule out other potential differentials. Both anxiety and depression were found to be present

The subject is then sent to our Clinic Physician to make certain that no other physical reasons may exist for her symptoms. A full physical exam along with a blood test or (CBC) will be required to rule out any thyroid problem or history of substance abuse. The subject is asked to come back the following week for the findings of the treatment team. The results of the test are gathered and taken to the treatment team for evaluation. A Multiaxial Evaluation is used which classifies the criteria from the DSM-IV. The first is Axis I which includes clinical disorders, most V-codes and conditions that need clinical attention. In this case the subjects

In evaluating Ms. Jacobs, she appears depressed and tearful and demonstrates psychomotor slowing. She reports that it is very difficult to get out of bed and that she has stopped attending classes most days. Although her history is significant for alcohol and marijuana use she states that she does not feel like “partying” and denies recent use of these substances. She reports feelings of emptiness, depersonalization, and occasional panic attacks. Ms. Jacobs admits to preoccupying thoughts of suicidal ideation, episodes of self-harm, and feelings of hopelessness.

Helen recurrent mood episodes and suicidal ideation needs to be addressed immediately. Her moods episodes

On September 19, 1999 Jacqueline Saburido’s life was changed forever. Jacqui’s story is an effective testament about how drunk driving can not only kill people but can also scar and disfigure someone for life. The moral being conveyed in her story is to never drink and drive. It is not worth risking your life, someone else’s life, or putting anyone at risk of lifelong challenges, trauma and injuries. The story presents this message with startlingly graphic images of a young student who was faced with these dilemmas. A portion of the story shows images of how Jacqueline looks now, after the incident. The story shows a comparison with other images that show how she looked before the accident. Her story suggests that not everyone dies from these

Brandy has been depressed and irritable daily for every months since the start of her first year in high school. The depression has caused her to have impaired function in her life (e.g., socially, academically, leisurely) and she has thoughts of death and suicide as well as has attempted to commit suicide. The client has decreased pleasure and interests in her hobbies and school activities. The client has also been not eating lately as she has been trying to lose weight due to feeling bullied over her weight causing her to feel depressed. She also has been feeling tired and unable to keep up energy while at school or at home. Brandy also suffers from 309.24 (F43.22) Adjustment disorder, with anxiety. She can also be diagnosed with V62.89 (Z60.0) Phase of Life Problem as well as V62.89 (Z65.8) Victim of bullying and a Victim of bullying when not in

When asked why I decided to make this mistake I always responded I don’t know, or I’m not sure but as I informed myself in why drinking as a minor is life-threatening I learned a lot about not only myself but as to how I affect other people by my actions.

Per grandmother, the client’s pregnancy, and delivery were normal. The grandmother recalls that Keisha’s developmental milestones were reached appropriately, including basic motor skills such as crawling, walking and fine motor skills such as writing. According to the client, she experienced an accident when she was nine years old. The accident affected her brain causing her to experience a coma for more than a month. It took her several months of rehabilitation to be able to return back to school. Keisha reports fatigue and/or loss of energy very often. Even after sleeping for more than twelve hours per day she feels tired every morning. She has been feeling this way for more than three years. Furthermore, the client reports that she has poor appetite, eating one or two meals per day. Due to her decrease in appetite the client reports that she lost about ten pounds since last year. Keisha mentions that her appetite has decreased since she started high school. Per client, her father abused drugs when he was younger, which included heroin and crack. She is unaware if father continues abusing drugs. Per client, her mother did not abuse any drugs while she was alive. The client reports no allergies, traumas or chronic diseases affecting her

Rationale: Jennifer has been presenting with symptoms for unspecified amount of time. Jennifer meets six of the criteria for symptoms being present during the same 2-week period and represents a change from previous functioning. Jennifer is depressed most of the day, nearly every day, has diminished interest in all or almost all activities most of the days, nearly every day, has fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished ability to think or concentrate, is having recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan. The symptoms have cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, and other functioning areas. There is no know substance or medical condition and occurrence is not better explained by Schizophrenia Spectrum or Psychotic Disorders. Jennifer has never had a manic episode or a hypomanic episode. Possible family history of depression - mother.

It is important to know about Emily’s variations in mood, due to the diagnostic features of Bipolar. Individuals with bipolar II disorder typically present to a clinician during a major

Psychosocial: Admits she is in good mood most times. Denies unusual stress, depression or anxiety. No suicidal ideation

Lifestyle changes like a regular exercise regime, MCBT and other intervention mentioned could help Amanda to better cope with the stress of RA andfluorish in life.