Case Study: 45-years-old African American Woman Diagnosed with GDD<\/p>\n
CASE IS : GM is 45 years old African American working mother of 3 children diagnosed with GDD.<\/p>\n
ON medications, goes for psychotherapies<\/p>\n
Diet \u2013 appetite is good.<\/p>\n
Sleeping \u2013 good<\/p>\n
No suicidal ideations<\/p>\n
To prepare for this Assignment:
\nSelect an adult or older adult client with a depressive disorder you have seen in your practicum.
\nIn 3\u20134 pages, write a treatment plan for your client in which you do the following:<\/p>\n
Describe the HPI and clinical impression for the client.<\/p>\n
Recommend psychopharmacologic treatments and describe specific and therapeutic endpoints for your psychopharmacologic agent. (This should relate to HPI and clinical impression.)<\/p>\n
Recommend psychotherapy choices (individual, family, and group) and specific therapeutic endpoints for your choices.<\/p>\n
Identify medical management needs, including primary care needs, specific to this client.
\nIdentify community support resources (housing, socioeconomic needs, etc.) and community agencies that are available to assist the client.<\/p>\n
Recommend a plan for follow-up intensity and frequency and collaboration with other providers.
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\nTreatment Plan for GM, a 45-year-old African American Working Mother of 3 Children Diagnosed with GDD<\/p>\n
I. HPI and Clinical Impression<\/p>\n
GM is a 45-year-old African American working mother of 3 children who has been diagnosed with GDD.
\nShe reports experiencing symptoms of depression, including feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest in activities.
\nShe is currently on medication and receiving psychotherapy.
\nAppetite and sleep are reported as good and there are no suicidal ideations
\nII. Psychopharmacologic Treatment<\/p>\n
Recommendation: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) such as Sertraline or Fluoxetine
\nSpecific and therapeutic endpoints:
\nAchieve remission of symptoms of depression as measured by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
\nImprove functioning as measured by the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0)
\nIII. Psychotherapy<\/p>\n
Recommendation:
\nIndividual therapy: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
\nFamily therapy: Family-Focused Therapy (FFT)
\nSpecific therapeutic endpoints:
\nImprove coping skills and problem-solving abilities
\nImprove communication and relationship dynamics within the family
\nIV. Medical Management<\/p>\n
Primary care needs:
\nRegular monitoring of blood pressure and weight
\nScreening for diabetes and other comorbid conditions
\nMonitoring for potential drug interactions and side effects
\nCommunity support resources:
\nHousing assistance
\nFinancial assistance
\nAccess to transportation
\nV. Follow-up and Collaboration<\/p>\n
Recommend a plan for follow-up intensity and frequency:
\nInitial follow-up within 1 week of starting treatment
\nFollow-up every 2-4 weeks for the first 3 months
\nMonthly follow-ups for the next 3 months
\nFollow-up every 2-3 months thereafter
\nCollaboration with other providers:
\nCommunicate with the patient’s primary care provider
\nCollaborate with other mental health providers as needed
\nCoordinate with community agencies to ensure continuity of care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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