Chapter 6 Bipolar Disorder
Using the textbook formats found in the appendix C respond to the following prompts and then provide feedback to two peers: Choose one of the case study’s found in the back of the chapter. Case 1 Ms. Daniels OR Case 2 Mr. Jackson.
Identify your case. Given the case information, prepare the following:
a full diagnosis,
the rationale for the diagnosis,
additional information you would have wanted to know in order to make a more accurate diagnosis.
Formulate a risk and resilience assessment for the COURSE OF THE DISORDER including the strengths that you see for this individual. Use the format for the table found in Appendix C found on pages 231 & 232 in the Corcoran textbook
Chapter 7 Major Depressive Disorder
Provide a full diagnosis for the case study of Tammy found in the beginning of the chapter. Identify the rationale for your diagnosis.
Answer the following questions
Could substances account for the depressive symptoms? Explain your answer, why or why not?
Could Tammy’s medication for her MS be contributing to the depression? Explain your answer, why or why not?
Could Tammy’s medical condition be responsible for the depressive symptoms? Explain your answer, why or why not?
Is a substance-related diagnosis warranted? Explain your answer, why or why not?
