ASSIGNMENT A 42-year-old man comes to his outpatient psychiatrist with complaints of a depressed mood, which he states is identical to depressions he has experienced previously. He was diagnosed with major depressive disorder for the first time 20 years ago. At that time, he was treated with imipramine, up to 150 mg/d, with good results. […]
Write a film critique explaining how well both disorders were portrayed throughout the film.
Sybil Critique Assignment Watch the film Sybil. This film covers the true story of a woman who was plagued with both Schizophrenia and Dissociative Identity Disorder. She lived in a household with an abusive mother and a neglectful father. Religion also stifled the parents from bringing Sybil or her mother to a psychiatrist. Write a […]
Post an explanation of the types of skills the social work administrator demonstrated as she addressed the problem of Carla’s absence at work and the trauma-related events that followed.
The Case of Carla Social Work Supervision: Trauma Within Agencies I was a program coordinator of a multiservice agency providing mental health services to children, adolescents, teens, and older adults. I supervised five programs as well as a staff of 45. I had been home sick for 2 days when I received a phone call […]
Write out a mini script showing what you might say to Roger.
A client, Roger, scheduled an urgent session and is now describing symptoms of active psychosis to you. Roger was previously diagnosed with schizophrenia by a psychiatrist and was given medications to stabilize his brain chemistry; however, Roger is not taking the medications as prescribed because they make him feel trapped and disengaged in his own […]
Write a Report outlining a treatment plan for a mentally disordered patient who has just arrived within a medium secure hospital.
Report outlining a treatment plan for a mentally disordered patient who has just arrived within a medium secure hospital. A 33-year-old female with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and a history of self-harming behaviour. The patient has a history of assault on staff and patients, and is considered a revolving door patient. The offense resulting in […]
Discuss the difference between Psychologist and Psychiatrist
Difference between Psychologist and Psychiatrist Psychiatrist and psychologists are often confused by many people that they have the same meaning. These are two professional’s studies, feelings, emotions, and thoughts.
What direction can you offer Sylvia in terms of clear goal setting for your work together?
You’re working in an outpatient mental health setting. Your client, Sylvia, aged 37 and mother to a 10-year-old daughter, was referred to you by the psychiatrist who has been treating Sylvia for anxiety for approximately six weeks. Sylvia has been compliant with her medication and presents as stable in terms of anxiety symptoms. She tells […]