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He has hesitation about treatment, but agrees to have an open mind about receiving assistance in the processing of events of the

The doctor then determined that he had antisocial personality disorder which the treatments would not

He denies any perceptive abnormalities are delusional thought content, but he does demonstrate some impaired reality testing. Psychiatric Hx: Kwalon was under the care of CSB from 2010-2011 where he was already provided the diagnosis of ADHD and mood disorder with conduct problems, for which he has been prescribed a combination of Abilify and Concerta. He has a history of assaultive, aggressive and disorderly behaviors. These medications were at that time continued with sporadic compliance. After several no show appointments in 2011 his medication management was transferred back over to his PCP.

They could have provided him with a cell that had a view as he was kept in a cage this may have prevented his desire to escape and the attack towards the guard. Halter (2014, 468) states that “in the United States there are no FDA specifically approved medications for treating antisocial personality disorder.” While there is no a specific treatment or medication known to work with patients who suffer from ASPD I would have assessed and treated his symptoms as they

Name: Abdelrahman Mohamed Topic : OCD Title: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Thesis: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are common types of mental health conditions,and according to the National Institute of Mental Health, at least 18% of adults in America have some type of anxiety disorder.(NIMH, 2009). I. Introduction A.

However, his false bravado and self-created grandiose image, will most likely impede his ability to accept the needed treatment and potentially diminish the likelihood for a positive prognosis. A thorough familiarity with his diagnoses, background, cultural influences, treatment history and motivation to fully engage in the process are needed to develop an effective treatment plan for this young man. II.

“A Maniac Disease” Introduction I. There was a five-year-old boy sitting in a public school bus next to fifth grader who was repeatedly sticking a sharp object into his leg, waiting for him to react. A. Can you imagine what kind of effect that has someone not just physically but mentally? B. That little boy is now 38-years-old and is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. II.

Mr. Huffman reports to ED staff he does not know why he is here in the ED today. He does not appear to be exhibiting signs of agitation, aggression, or responding to internal stimuli. This information was reviewed with Dr. Snyder and Howard McQuirter, LCSW. They both share the disposition that the patient should be discharged. The patient's mother has been made aware of the plans concerning the patient.

Her symptoms presented when Client A’s father started a new job and when she transferred into a new school (precipitant). Client A admits to feeling anxious, angry and frustrated when she is being ignored and misunderstood. She firmly believes everyone in her life should listen, believe and try to understand her. When others do not abide by her decisions or value her thoughts and emotions, she feels abandoned and that no one cares for her (maladaptive cognition). In response to her thoughts/emotions, Client A reacts with angry outbursts and becomes defensive, defiant and disrespectful towards others along with efforts to controlling them as well (maladaptive behavior).

Limitations recognised throughout the SDM process were related to risk of further deterioration in the Consumer’s mental state. As the Consumer was slowly taken off his medications, in a safe clinical manner, his presentation deteriorated. The Consumer’s sleep pattern worsened due to the elevation in his mood, there was a noted increase in impulsivity and poor boundaries with others on the inpatient unit, leading to the Consumer becoming vulnerable. There was a prominent increase in erratic and aggressive towards others, leading to the assault of a staff member on the inpatient unit and subsequently required the use of restrictive interventions. The decline in mental state resulted in the Consumer’s father, case manager and treating team coming together for a family meeting with the Consumer present in which the previous medications the Consumer had been previously prescribed were recommenced in an attempt to re-stabilise his presentation, unfortunately this was a substituted decision made by the consumer’s father and treating tream.

The patient for the purpose of this essay will be referred to as

Webster was a football player with Pittsburgh Steelers; he anchored the teams front line and aided them in achieving four robust super bowl wins. Only later did he begin zapping himself and ranting at strangers, a habit that got attached to him after severe health deterioration. It was the peak of such health degeneration that saw his death at age 50 from a heart attack. Webster died without realizing the reason behind his deteroriation. Dr. Omalu knew nothing concerning football and thus didn’t have the complete list of players

In the Nonfiction novel written by Mitch Albom, “Tuesdays With Morrie” tells of this author’s experiences with Mitch’s old professor, Morrie. Mitch recalls his experiences with Morrie very personal and impacted his life in a positive manner. Once it was time for Mitch to graduate, he promised his friend that they would stay in contact and continue to strengthen their relationship. Unfortunately, Mitch got caught in the trap of life and lost contact with his old professor for 16 years, until one day Mitch was flipping through channels on his T.V. and sure enough, there his old friend sat. It was on the Ted Koppel show that Morrie was talking about this disease he had encountered, ALS.

Upon further reviewing the criteria for both disorders, I decided that Histrionic Personality Disorder is not congruent with the presentation of Miss Diagnosis’ symptoms. The main reason I ruled it out is the egosyntonic aspect of Histrionic Personality Disorder. Miss Diagnosis was not happy with the way her life was and did not love who she was. She desperately wanted to change. Her actions were less attention seeking than what is characteristic of Histrionic personalities.

His parents mildly attempted to find treatment, but they were not as serious about the topic as they should have been. This lack of seriousness is heavily related to the lack of awareness of the severity of these types of