Psychosis - a Case Study

From a sociocultural viewpoint would suggest that maybe his race, as well as his country, and social environment could play a role in his schizophrenia also people labeling him as not normal could have played a role in a self fulfilling prophecy. Sociocultural views may also suggest that family stresses may have been a contribution to his schizophrenia.

Confidentiality is the right of an individual patient to have personal, identifiable medical information kept private; such information should be available only to the physician of record and other health care and insurance personnel as necessary. The only time information should be disclosed is with informed consent, with concern for the safety of other specific persons, or in concern for public welfare (K. Edwards, 2008). This paper will discuss the choices made by one nurse who cared for teenage girls in an

The book is organized well for the reader to transition between topics and phrases, and it does not contain language that is specific to clinical providers. The author explains definitions and interprets his meanings of topics or words to the reader. The book provides references for historical mental health information and diagnoses, and insight into the author’s perceptions by describing observations and experiences. The author’s tone is elevated, as if in a personal dialectal debatable conversation, and can be perceived as a negative opinion towards the Diagnostic Statistical Manuel 5.

A Battle Against Himself CONNECTICUT - Ken Steele has heard voices most of his life. He was 14 years old when he started having auditory hallucinations. These voices commanded him to hurt himself and they were predicting his death. "Hang yourself," the voices told him. "The world will be better off. You 're no good, no good at all." The voices got louder and louder everyday and he was no longer in control of his life. They were. Ken’s behavior unexpectedly changed and Ken’s parents grew worried. No one was aware of what has happening. They took him to the family doctor, who announced that Ken had schizophrenia. Ken Steele at the age of 14 Subsequently,

Therapy for psychosis often works best when combined with medication, although this is not always

The patient is a 48 year old male who presented to the ED with acute psychosis. Leo brought the patient to the ED. The patient denies suicidal ideation and homicidal ideation. The patient states, " I hear and see things, but I don't want to harm myself or anything like that." At the time of assessment, patient denies suicidal and homicidal ideation. Patient reports psychosis and issues with his brother's group home residents as the primary factor that was contributing to his distress. When confronted about psychosis to the nursing staff and to this clinician, patient stated "earlier I was repeating what the voices were saying to me." Patient reports he thinks his medication is the issue. Patient outpatient provider is DayMark. The patient denies a history of self harm or hospitalization for the same. Patient does not appear to be exhibiting signs of agitation, aggression, or responding to internal stimuli. The patient does appear guarded. He

Client is a 35 year old African American female with an 12th grade education level who presented with signs and symptoms of forgetfulness, depression, severe anxiety, stress, uncontrollable mood swings and difficulty making decisions. During the assessment, the client struggled with bouts of crying triggered by memories of her past. The client was recently hospitalized at VCU Hospital for signs and symptoms related to a panic attack. The client has been given the diagnosis of Major Depressive and Anxiety. The client has been prescribed Prozac. Currently the client does not have a PCP or psychiatrist.

Supporters of change have impacted suppliers and policymakers who serve patients with co-occurring disorders. It now is by, and large recognized that these patients have needed to explore divided frameworks and that they have gotten treatment that is less open and less compelling than the medical services framework can convey. For quite some time the presence of a co-occurring disorder diagnosis has been ignored, overlooked or misdiagnosed, health care providers and policymakers now perceive that these conditions are prevalent and that the dominant part of patients with substance abuse issues doubtlessly has a co-occurring disorder.

Here, nurse Hathaway decided to disclose the information to girl’s parents and to the school officials. In both cases, patient confidentiality is breached. Nurse Hathaway felt that it is necessary to inform the minor’s parents to prevent any harm to the girl. By informing the school officials, nurse made a wrong choice and was a breach of confidentiality. It shows the disrespect to individual privacy and autonomy.

There are numerous interventions for the management of symptoms of schizophrenia. Emphasis is placed on early intervention as the recurrence of psychosis results in diminished cognitive functioning and severely impacts quality of life and functioning (Galletly et al., 2016). However, emerging evidence has shown that the acute presentation of schizophrenia can be delayed and potentially averted altogether (Galletly et al., 2016). Regardless of treatment phase, schizophrenia intervention is designed to mitigate system clusters as early as possible.

Ms. Deyo is a 35 year old Caucasian female who was referred to MCM by Stephanie Antkowiak from the Arc of High Point. Ms. Antkowiak contacted MCM with concern for Ms. Deyo expressing today she was ready to end her life. MCM Dispatcher contacted Ms. Deyo who denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. Ms. Deyo reported what she said to Ms. Antkowiak was taking the wrong way. She reported having a lack of supports, is experiencing chronic pain, and trying to receive services. QP responded to call to see what services may be available to assist Ms. Deyo in her crisis.

Since the patient has demonstrated imminent danger to herself and could possibly be capable of making correct decisions, confidentiality can be breached. Although the patient does not want her mother informed of what is going on, ethical and legal principles supersedes her rights and confidentiality can be breached, since her life is in possible forthcoming danger. The counselor should share information with Marcie’s mom so that she can aid in protection. The counselor is covered by the statement that she included in the intake forms that Marcie was required to sign, prior to consultation which explains to her when

Schizophrenia is described by abnormalities in an individual’s perception and expression of reality (Comer, 357). This abnormal perception and expression significantly interferes with normal daily living and functioning (Comer, 357). Thus, it is classified as a mental illness. Furthermore, it is a mental illness where the individual loses touch with reality-psychosis (NIHM). Schizophrenia and the psychosis state is characterized by 1) delusions (fixed false beliefs), 2) hallucinations (auditory and, or visual), 3) disorganized speech, 4) or catatonic speech and or behavior, 5) disorganized or catatonic behavior, and 6) negative symptoms (DSM-5; Comer, 360), In DSM-V, two of these five symptoms are required AND at least one symptom must be

The patient is a 33 year old female who presented to the ED with acute psychosis. Before the assessment the patient paranoia escalated, however she was stabilized and has been since. At the time of the assessment she appear to be calm, however answers minimal questions. Mrs. Luvianos Bringas was brought in by her family 12/10/16 for presecutory delusions, visual hallucinations, and unspecified delusions. Mrs .Luvianos answers a few questions by shacking her head. She current denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. Per documentation she believes her husband is trying to kill her. She states in MCM documentation they were trying to kill her because they were wearing different colors, red, black, and pink. She

Throughout psychology today there are six different theoretical models that seek to explain and treat abnormal functioning or behavior. These different models have been a result of different ideas and beliefs over the course of history. As psychology began to grow so did the improvements in research techniques. As a result psychologists are able to explain a variety of disorders in terms of the six different theoretical models. In the movie A Beautiful Mind it follows the mathematician John Nash as he struggles with schizophrenia. It an attempt to explain John Nash’s disorder the six different theoretical models will be looked at, they include biological model, psychodynamic model, behavioral model, cognitive model, humanistic model,