Depression Case Study

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This paper introduces a 35-year-old female who is exhibiting signs of sadness, lack of interest in daily activities and suicidal tendencies. She has no interest in hobbies, which have been very important to her in the past. Her lack of ambition and her suicidal tendencies are causing great concern for her family members. She is also exhibiting signs of hypersomnia, which will put her in dangerous situations if left untreated. The family has great concern about her leaving the hospital at this time, fearing that she may be a danger to herself. A treatment plan and ethical considerations will be discussed. The Treatment Plan The physician visit: The physician will question the patient about any stressors she may be contending with at home or work prior to her entering the hospital. The physician will order lab tests and speak with the patient to understand the psychological factors; a referral will be made for making a final diagnosis. After the physician reviews both lab tests and the psychological factors, a referral will be made for the patient to see a clinician. The referral will focus on obtaining support and stabilization. The clinical assessment will gather information using written forms as a first step, including releases to speak with family members. The second step would be to invite the family along with the client in an effort to obtain a better understanding of existing medical conditions along with any past mental disorders. Abuse as a child or abuse as an adult will be determined. The clinician will evaluate if the client is portraying any signs due to alcoholism or a drug addictions. An example of one question her clin... ... middle of paper ... ...#ATP_Step_1_Scrn_Stabil Kaplan, David, (2003) The Next Advancement in Counseling: the bio-Psychos-social model located at- http://www.counseling.org/Resources/Library/VISTAS/vistas05/vistas05.art03.pdf Baghai TC, (2008). Electroconvulsive therapy located at-http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/electroconvulsive-therapy/MY00129Clinical Friedberg, John M (1977) Shock Treatment, Brain Damage, and Memory Loss: A Neurological Perspective Located at- http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/social/module9legalðicalissues/module9.html Pilgrim, David (2008). The Bio-psychos-social model in Anglo-American Psychiatry: past, present, and future. located at- http://www.critpsynet.freeuk.com/Pilgrim.htm http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Treatments_and_Supports&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7952

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