Introduction. Identifying Information
- Age 39;
- African American Female;
- Single Mother (1 Daughter).
Family History
- Nine siblings and includes a twin brother who passed away at the age of 1 year old;
- No current contact with other siblings;
- Sibling brother killed himself in 2019;
- Abusive relations with parents;
- No connection with siblings unless they are asking for money;
- Family members accuse her of stabbing their sibling’s boyfriend and blames her for their break-up due to DV.
History of Present Problem
- Afraid to connect with people;
- It includes family members;
- Avoids everyone.
Psychiatric History
Psychiatric: Depression and anxiety are usually caused by something that she eats or something that has happened;
Mental illnesses influence everyday life.
Childhood Trauma History
- Twin Brother Died as an infant;
- The client was sexually abused as a child.
Social and Spiritual Factors
Social: No social interaction except the usage of Facebook;
Spiritual: The Client considers themselves to be of Christian Faith.
Educational History
Completed High School and attended Chaffey College. Received a certificate in Broadcasting.
Depression
- Depression is a frequent and severe medical condition;
- It affects people’s feelings, thinking, and acting negatively;
- It is curable;
- Therapy is successful between 80 and 90 percent of persons with depression.
Depression Treatment
- The Client has battle with depression and anxiety;
- She wants to treat it;
- Antidepressants can help her, but she needs to be careful;
- Long-term maintenance therapy should be proposed to treat depression.
Anxiety
- Anxiety is a normal situation and feeling in people’s lives;
- Minor anxiety may be unclear and disturbing;
- Anxiety impacts everyday life;
Anxiety Treatment
- Anxiety treatments include psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and medicines;
- Alcohol dependency, depression impact mental well-being;
- It can be treated without medical supervision;
- Some patients with anxiety may get benzodiazepines.
Reference
American Psychiatric Association. (2021). What is depression? Web Starter Kit. Web.
Felman, A. (2020). What to know about anxiety. Medicalnewstoday.Com. Web.