Discuss the evidence-based treatment options

Reference no: EM133647606

The patient was a 15-year-old adolescent female living with both her parents and a younger sibling. Her parents, presented with significant marital problems, had been separated several times and were discussing divorce. Her mother reported having a history of psychiatric treatment for depression and anxiety and indicated that the patient's father suffered from bipolar disorder and had been receiving psychiatric treatment. He was hospitalized on multiple occasions during previous years for serious psychiatric symptoms.

The patient was failing several classes in school, and her family was in the process of looking for a new school due to her failing grades and difficulties getting along with her classmates. She presented the following symptoms: frequent sadness and crying, increased appetite and overeating, guilt, low self-concept, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating. In addition, she presented difficulties in her interpersonal relationships, persistent negative thoughts about her appearance and scholastic abilities, as well as guilt regarding her parents' marital problems.

The patient's medical history revealed that she suffered from asthma, used eyeglasses, and was overweight. This first episode was triggered by rejection by a boy for whom she had romantic feelings. Her most recent episode appeared to be related to her parents' marital problems and to academic and social difficulties at school.

Based on the case study above, do the analysis per the following guidelines.

Identify the disorder

1. Analysis of symptoms and diagnostic criteria.

2. Explore the potential causes and contributing factors.

3. Discuss the evidence-based treatment options.

Reference no: EM133647606

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