Mr. Jones Case Study

Introduction

Bipolar disorder is an overwhelming mental illness that can affect one’s life drastically. Bipolar is a disorder that is characterized by recurring episode of mania and depression. Most people who suffer from bipolar disorder are often misdiagnosed, and undergo ineffective treatments, which may hinder recovery and lead to the progression of the illness. In the movie “Mr. Jones”, (1993) the main character experiences broad symptoms of bipolar disorder that lead to an improper diagnosis. The article chosen to support this paper Emotional Reactivity in Bipolar Depressed Patients ( P. Stratta, D. Tempesta, R. L. Bonanni, S. de Cataldo, and A. Rossi Journal of Clinical Psychology 2014), broadly debates that bipolar disorder has

457 & 459). In the case of Mr. Jones one of the examples given was he loses the love of his love because he was not willing to get treated. The DSM 5 TR generally divides bipolar disorder into two types, bipolar 1 mainly characterized by one or more manic episodes with a major depression, and bipolar 2, which is characterized by periods of hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes. (Austin & Boyd, 2015. P. 457). In the case of Mr. Jones, he experiences several manic episodes as he appears to be hyperactive, for example when leaving the hospital Mr. Jones dance and sings “I feel good” which indicates his intense excitement and happiness. DSM 5 criteria indicate, “The disturbance must be severe enough to cause marked impairments in social activities, occupational functioning and interpersonal relationships” (Austin & Boyd, 2015, P. 457). In correlation to Austin and Boyd, it is most probable that MR. Jones is suffering from bipolar disorder, which leads him to take high risks evidence by trying to walk on top of the roof and having inappropriate relations with his doctor. Mr. Jones shows numerous signs of bipolar disorder including, excessive mood changes, bad tempered, easily agitated and

Stratta, D. Tempesta, R. L. Bonanni, S. de Cataldo, and A. Rossi Journal of Clinical Psychology 2014), indicates that bipolar disorder is well controlled with medication. According to the article “… Emotional reactivity in affectivity on affective disorders has received increasing attention because of the impact at an individual and social level that can lead to negative consequences in real-world setting (p. 1). In relation to the movie “Mr. Jones” (1993), the character Mr. Jones refuses treatment and he ends up having many episodes of mania which leads him to take unnecessary risks, having inappropriate behaviors and severely depressed, in contrast when Mr. Jones goes back to the hospital to get treated he was able to control his feelings and cope better with daily