PSY 270

PSY 270

Final PSY 270

The subject (Marla) is a 42 year old female who is seeking help from the mental health clinic for a variety of symptoms which the subject believes is causing her distress. These symptoms include: trouble sleeping, feeling jumpy all of the time, and an in ability to concentrate. The subject, whose complaint is a decreased performance at work, feels these symptoms to be the cause. It is apparent that a concern for the subject's employment has prompted her to seek help for these issues.

During intake it is agreed that the subject's symptoms require further analysis to reach a final diagnostic conclusion as these symptoms are apparent in the criteria of a multitude of disorders, including major depression, certain panic disorders, and post traumatic stress...