Ellen Waters Case Study

A teen named Melinda Sordino comes to high school feeling depressed and lonely. Her school friends hate her because she called the police during a summer party. However, no one knew that the reason she called was because she had been raped by Andy Evans. She refuses to speak to anyone about the events that took place. This novel connects to many teens who do not have the confidence to speak up for themselves, like Melinda. Furthermore, this novel talks about real world problems such as women empowerment, depression, and communication.

harder to realize her goal of education and independence. The process by which she became the

For my diagnosis paper I chose to do the film “Silver Linings Playbook” by Gwen Blasco and Muhammad Ihssan. I’m going to diagnose the two main characters Pat Solitano, played by Bradley Cooper, and Tiffany, played by Jennifer Lawrence. As well as Pat Solitano Sr, Pat’s father who is played by Robert De Niro. Bradley’s character is in his early to late 30’s he grew up in an Italian household, he used to be a teacher until his break down that sent him to the mental institution, and he was later divorced by his wife. Jennifer’s character is also in her early to late 30’s. She is a dancer and competes in different dance competitions, she is also a window having recently lost her husband although it never states how he passed away. Robert’s character makes his living off of gambling on the Eagle’s games, his

The main character of the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda, has a traumatic past. As a result, she is now suffering from the mental disorder depression. She has most of the major symptoms, three of which are self esteem issues or dysmorphia, withdrawal from friends and family, and lack of motivation or enthusiasm. These are all normal emotions that everyone experiences sometimes. But when a person feels like this every single day, there are bigger problems.

Throughout the nation and our world people are suffering from this disease. Depression effects people of both genders, all ages, and any background. The history of mental illness, specifically depression were extremely helpful in today’s treatment and diagnosis. We know that all individuals are different and because of this, we can assume that each case of mental illness, more specifically depression, is unique in its own way as well. One treatment that is very effective for one person may not be equally as effective in a similar case simply because of the differences in patients. History, types of depression, symptoms, and treatments are all equally important in finding ways to help one who is suffering from depression.

inferiority. In this stage, children look to develop a sense of good work and study habits looking for praise and satisfaction. If praise is withheld and instead a child is discouraged by way of scolding or rejection, feelings of inferiority and inadequacy may occur.

In America, we grow up in a society that grooms us to become a successful and happy adult. A society in which people are able to say and do what they want. This freedom that comes with growing up can be too much to handle. As we grow up we start to realize the flaws in our society and the flaws within ourselves. This pressure to remain happy can have various effects. In The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Plath, Esther struggles with the pressures of society while witnessing her own downfall and seeks medical help for the sake of her physical and mental health. Similarly, in The Catcher in the Rye, Holden deals with depression after flunking out of school. Although their situations are quite different, both characters change as a result of their experiences and find ways to cope with life.

Jessica E. Smith was referred to as my office for a psychological evaluation. Thus concluding the primary diagnosis is borderline personality disorder. Ms. Smith’s background and demographic information were obtained before the actual evaluation and revealed information that fits the criteria of the diagnosis. Ms. Smith was also administered the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), which assessed her personal attitude, beliefs, and experiences. Which is conducive to borderline personality disorder.

was a tumultuous one; her wild partying combined with that relationship may have lead her to

Ms. DeMarzo is a 43-old individual, who was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. She graduated from Tottenville High School in 1990. Following her graduation she attended the College of Staten Island but did not graduate, she went to work. Ms. DeMarzo reported that she currently works as a paraprofessional for the NYC board of education.

“Do you feel very tired, helpless, and hopeless? Are you sad most of the time and take no pleasure in your family, friends, or hobbies? Are you having trouble working, sleeping, eating, and functioning? Have you felt this way for a long time? If so, you may have depression” (National Institute of Mental Health). Sometimes in life woman go through traumatic events that can cause symptoms of depression, but not all hope is gone. If steps to proper care are taken, a brighter future is ahead. On October 8, 2015, I conducted a personal interview with Mrs. Trish Holsten a former therapist, who worked at Johnston County Mental Health Center. Mrs. Holsten obtained her Masters in Clinical Psychology; altogether she has about 10 years of relevant work experience. During the interview I asked her several questions related to major depression. The topics discussed throughout the interview were on symptoms of major depression, tests performed to evaluate the patient, medications prescribed, why depression affects more woman than men, and resources available to patients who think they are experiencing depression. We ended the interview

Jebera Coughmen presented the following four symptoms of Depression for at least three weeks . Coughmen has expressed several significant problems including continued sadness that has led him to underperform at his new job. He has near daily Insomnia. For the last three weeks, he has shown no interest in family, gardening, and tinkering all of which use to be important activities to him and most days he has been eating very little with the complaint that he is not hungry. Finally, he still expresses guilt for having been laid-off after the factory he worked at closed down despite having started a new job that pays less but is more stable. There is some financial trouble as they are in the low to 1ow-average income bracket. His guilt, however,

Several people were able to present their viewpoints regarding the Coronado High School basketball event on the Ellen Show, but certain perspectives were missing. Jonathon Montanez and Mitchell Marcus, as well as both of their mothers, were directly interviewed by Ellen. They were able to express their thoughts on what they felt that day; they also shared similar stories such as other occasions when Jonathon showed kindness. A perspective that was less dominant in the show was the coach’s, who only answered a few questions from his seat in the audience. However, some perspectives were not shown at all. The other players on the Coronado basketball team were not given the opportunity to share their versions of the story. Everyone on the Coronado

Depression is defined by the Mayo Clinic as “a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called…clinical depression, it affects how [a person feels, thinks and behaves] and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. [A sufferer] may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes [may feel as if their] life isn 't worth living” (2015). According to the textbook, approximately twenty percent of Americans will develop major depression in their lifetimes (Etaugh, Bridges, 2013). Among those twenty percent of Americans who suffer from major depression, “women are about twice as likely as men to develop” the condition (Nolen-Hoeksema 2001). This essay explores the various theories

The mood exceeds ordinary feelings of dissatisfaction and random sadness. Other symptoms include sadness, feelings of guilt and worthlessness. In the case study, it is reported that Jessica suffers from feelings of worthlessness and shame due to her inability to perform as good as she normally does. She is critical on herself and exerts an enormous amount of pressure on herself in order to meet her intended goal. As a result of this, she blames herself for not meeting the standards she set for herself which results in her depressed mood. Her inability to perform as good she does led her to lose her self-confidence and self-esteem further adding on to the symptoms she displays of Major Depression (Burke,