31 Aug Case Study – Anxiety w/ Panic Attacks
10-page narrative report, following APA formatting guidelines,integrating the scholarly literature and information from the class readings while addressing themain content areas described below.
RELEVANT HISTORY and PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Are there any relevant aspectsof the clients history or the clients characteristics, as reported in the Case Study, whichmight be relevant to understanding his or her current circumstances? How might youaddress those? If none are directly mentioned, what aspects would you want to inquireabout or assess?
ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS: Referring to DSM-5 criteria for the disorder(s) in question,discuss specific symptoms that would lead to a diagnosis in this case. What type(s) ofassessment would be most relevant? Are there symptoms that are NOT evident thatwould need to be confirmed? Do you suspect the presence of other mental healthdiagnoses?
CAUSAL FACTORS: What theory or theories might best explain the development of thisdisorder in this individual? What factors – Biological, Psychological, Sociocultural likelyplayed the most significant role in the development of the symptoms as they arepresented in the case? Be as specific as possible.
TREATMENT: Which treatment modalities offer the most likely help for this client? Whatspecific techniques would be recommended?
PROGNOSIS: Based on your understanding of the case, what do you believe is the likelyprognosis for this client? How would you define treatment success in this case? Whatfactors might influence that success or failure?
