Assignment 1: Case Study
Instructions: The students are required to undertake the subsequent case analysis. This assignment aims to help students understand the readings and their ability to apply course content to the mental health challenges faced by people struggling with addiction.
Susan is 40 a old African American female, currently living at home with her husband and 4- and 5-year-old stepsons. Susan is experiencing increased stress and anxiety levels related to her studies in medicine and house responsibilities. She went to Love Clinic with her husband for services. She reported the following mental health concerns to the Social Worker: “I’ve been feeling this way for about four months” “nervous and worried, Increased Fatigue, Intrusive Thoughts. About failure, thinking that bad things will happen, trouble falling asleep, and Digestive woes. Also mentioned: “It is possible that the psychiatrist can give me a prescription for Adderall, that medicine helps me a lot.” The social worker carried out an assessment of the use of the medication, and Susan limited herself to saying: “I am a medical student, I know what causes it, and believe me that everything is under control.”
Susan denied her medical condition. She reported: “My husband and family are very supportive”. The client enjoys listening to music, watching TV, and walking on the beach. Susan mentioned: “I love my family, and I know that when I finish my degree, my family will be fine, it’s just a little sacrifice, and the medication helps me to stay focused”.
During the interview, her husband mentioned: “My wife has been on Adderall for about five months”, and “She seemed in control, now I think she is not. “I worry about my wife when she is running out of Adderall; she becomes irritable and sometimes verbally aggressive,” “I don’t know about the medication, but I think is out of control.” Susan mentioned: “You are exaggerating, “My behavior is fully under control,” “Everything is fine”.” “I finish my work on time, and my grades are excellent; there is nothing to worry about.” Susan’s husband mentioned being concerned and was willing to help her and be part of the treatment. During the intervention, Susan reported liking cooking, going to the beach, painting, and exercising.
Instructions:
1. Make a Dx using the DSM 5-TR.
2. Make a differential Dx and Co-occurring disorder/s.
3. Identify and explain Susan’s protective factors and risk factors.
4. Stage of change according to the Transtheoretical Model (also called the Stages of Change Model), Prochaska/DiClemente (Explain)
5. Design a Tx plan using an evidence-based model.
6. Identify the prevalence in the assigned ethnic group
7. Identify and explain at least 2 ethical standards that could face the social worker
