Diagnosis and Mental Status Case Study
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Can you assist me with completing the following based on Clinical Case Study of John (see attachment).
-Provide a multiaxial diagnosis for the case.
Axis I:
Axis II:
Axis III:
Axis IV:
Axis V:
-Provide rationale for Axis I and II diagnosis.
Diagnosis 1:
Code:
-DSM-IV-TR criteria:
(List the symptoms the client presents that are diagnostic criteria.)
Examples of impairment or dysfunction:
(List how the above symptoms have impaired the client's life.)
Diagnosis 2:
Code:
-DSM-IV-TR criteria:
-Examples of impairment or dysfunction:
Diagnosis 3:
Code:
-DSM-IV-TR criteria:
Examples of impairment or dysfunction:
Assessment of the client's strengths, coping skills, and level of hope.
Address how would these factors be important in considering the current functioning and possible goals for therapy
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Need assistance with Diagnosis and Mental Status Case Study
Provide a multi-axial diagnosis for the case.
Axis I: 309.81 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Acute
303.91 Alcohol Dependence, Sustained Full Remission
Axis II: V71.09 No Diagnosis
Axis III None
Axis IV: distressing conditions within the family
Axis V: GAF=70 [some mild depression; mild insomnia; and/or; difficulty in social, or school functioning] (DSM-IV-TR, 2000, p. 34).
Provide rationale for Axis I and II diagnosis.
The rationale for Axis I - Originally, I wanted to diagnose this client with Acute Stress Disorder in which some people briefly develop symptoms soon after experiencing a traumatic event. However, based on the recommendations given in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR [APA], 2000), if conditions related to a traumatic event lasts longer than one month a diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)should be considered (DSM-IV-TR, 467-468). In addition, the rationale for PTSD is based on the vignette, which suggests that John has been in the Army had feelings about the "world" after a short tour in Iraq, In addition, he exhibits stress from "hearing ...
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