She presented with a sense of conflict as she reflected on her relationship with girlfriend. She expressed a need to discover herself that is independent from other people. At the same time, she discussed her wish to have a sense of connection with others. She presented with a worry that she would come to the conclusion that she needs to break up with her girlfriend in order to discover who she is and be independent. In addition, she reported a physical fatigue, which she attributed to the amount of school work. Her CCAPS indicated an elevation in depression. She denied experiencing an increased depression. We discussed a possibility that her active engagement in self-discovery process have brought up internal experiences, which mimic depressive symptoms. We agreed to monitor for a change in her mood. …show more content…
It is difficult for her to imagine having an intact and fully developed independent self, and being in a relationship at the same
Growing up in an overprotective environment never gave her the chance to become emotionally mature and independent. In addition, her parent's demands were always in first place and they were very strict.
However, after continuing, I saw that the authors on personal struggle would be the underlying cause for her questionable mental state. If class has that much of a negative effect on a relationship, then the relationship lacks communication and trust.
mother. Yet, at the same time she feels as if she is prisoner to these relations. Due to her
There are many clinical findings the R.S is likely to be faced with as a result of his COPD. Due to the inflammation and swelling of the bronchial mucosa as a result of the COPD the R.S. will have an irreversible productive cough. His cough will be accompanied by dyspnea, wheezing, and large amounts of mucus collecting in the bronchioles. This is caused because the lining in the bronchioles are constantly irritated and become inflamed. Mucus forms in the airways which make it harder to breath. The R.S. will wheeze when breathing. The R.S. is likely to have chills, muscle aches, and fatigue associated with the pneumonia. These are just the outward signs and symptoms.
The Sarah self-referred for assessment at am outpatient clinic. She subsequently requested a referral to a psychologist in Chicago, IL. Sarah is a 24-year-old adult Caucasian female who identified as a lesbian. She reported a history of depressive symptoms that have worsened in the last few months. She is seeking treatment for these intensified depressive symptoms. She described having “depression” many years ago, but became evasive when asked to clarify. In addition, she noted a concern with experiencing anger and hostility towards others; she stated that these emotions are “uncomfortable” for her. She clarified that in the past three months she has perceived herself as “grumpier than usual.” She reported having experienced anhedonia, fatigue, and insomnia.
Due to the extreme changes in Vanessa’s life, the therapist has chosen to administer the Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI-II), as well as Beck’s Anxiety Inventory Tests (BAI). Both tests will determine if the client’s feelings in the past week to two weeks are symptoms of either depression or anxiety. Depending on her score on the BDI-II, she could be experiencing minimal, mild, moderate, to severe depression. The BAI will indicate whether the client is experiencing minimal, mild, moderate, to severe anxiety. These tests should help the therapist in providing the best treatment plan for the
The theoretical lens I took on this case study was a holistic or integrative approach. The distressful variables that are applied Anna's life and current situations cannot be addressed solely based on one theory and require a lens that pulls together several frameworks to address each distressful factor in Anna's life. Due to Anna's age, low socioeconomic status, neglect, possible physical abuse, self-image, confusion, overweight, and hearing impairment, there are several diagnoses that she could potentially display, such as Social Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Separation Anxiety Disorder (Henderson & Thompson, 2016). Assessments I would incorporate for each potential disorder are as follows:
Fig. __ Feed-forward projections from the eyes to the brain and topographic mapping. In each eye the visual field on the left and right of the fovea (the cut goes right through the fovea!) projects to different cortical hemispheres: the ipsilateral retina projects to the ipsilateral visual cortex, and the contralateral retina crosses the contralateral cortex (hemifield crossing in the optic chiasma). The first synapse of the retinal ganglion cells is in the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), but information from the left (L) and right (R) eye remains strictly separated. The LGN consists of six layers, layers 1 and 2 are primarily occupied by the magnocellular pathway, and 3–6 by the parvocellular. Information from both eyes comes first together
relationships she chooses do not display wise judgement. My mom and dad have always had
In reading chapter one I was interested Define that each chapter would be built and covered upon a case report from a client. First chapter also described Dr. Tobin will provide a diagnosis for each case of the chapter with the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5)(American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The chapter also described the stigma of labeling psychological disorder in the criteria needed to do it by applying the 5 criteria for psychological disorders that are generally used by Healthcare professionals in what would make the clinical significance. Chapter one also hits on the humanitarian approach of psychology and goes throughout the history starting with how psychologically Disturbed people were placed in homes for their protection but in turn those homes became overcrowded and became places of neglect due to lack of understanding and available treatments. Is chapter also went through the importance of clinical research and the evolution of evidence-based treatments?
One part of her has to be strong and act like everything is okay, while
Natalie seems to be struggling with the change that occurred in her family. Her symptoms can attempt to restore the previous situation and prevent further changes (Vossler, 2010, p. 193). After her son ceased to be a fixed part of her home environment, she started experiencing sadness. Her sadness, in return, makes him visit her more often. Through this symptom she cannot prevent him from moving but can make this process more gradual. It makes her husband and friends spend more time with her as well and fill the void to some extent. Therefore, her sadness can also communicate to other people around her that now she needs more of their presence in her life (Vossler, 2010, p. 204). It seems that losing her son in the home environment, made her afraid of losing her husband as well. Through the fear she can express the need for more closeness with her husband after losing a part of closeness with her son (Holm, 1983 cited in Vossler, 2010, p. 201). The anxiety and increased sadness she experiences during her husband’s business
to pick up her children from school and provide them dinner. It was only when the father came home from work that he would interact with the children for a short time and help put them to bed. Kathryn appeared to be a proud mother and found that role to be very important to her.
she knows that they can not be together for it would be a hard life
Megan is five years old in kindergarten. Megan Bryant is the only child she comes from a two-parent household. Megan mom Carrie is a stay at home mom who is a full-time graduate student. George is an attorney who spends long hours away from his family. The Bryant family lives in a suburban neighborhood. Megan attends one of the top elementary schools in her area. However, Megan is having behavioral issues in school daily. Megan teachers and parents are overwhelmed they are trying their best to find a solution to this problem. Teachers are advocating for Megan to take medication to help with her behavioral issues. Carries is against medication.