Biopsychosocial Assessment: Case Study Essay

Introduction. Identifying Information

• Age 39;
• African American Female;
• Single Mother (1 Daughter).

Family History

1. Nine siblings and includes a twin brother who passed away at the age of 1 year old;
2. No current contact with other siblings;
3. Sibling brother killed himself in 2019;
4. Abusive relations with parents;
5. No connection with siblings unless they are asking for money;
6. 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.