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1. Identify a tentative diagnosis (or more than one diagnosis). Discuss what information or factors led to this initial diagnosis. If you cannot make a diagnosis, what additional information do you need?

2. Identify what additional information you need to confirm this diagnosis.

3. What additional questions will you need to ask?

4. What methods (ie. clinical interview, mental status exam) and/or assessments will you use to obtain the information?

5. What records will you need?

6. What other information might be helpful to know in order to better treat this individual?

7. Do you recommend a psychiatric evaluation? Why or why not?

8. Based on outcome research for therapeutic effectiveness, what will be your probable approach(es) and method(s) of therapy for each individual?

Case Study:

Robert is a 22-year-old male entering college after serving a military tour overseas. Five months ago, his battalion was involved in combat, and some of his fellow troops were injured. He reported that he adjusted well at first, but now he reports that he is very apprehensive. He states that he sometimes jumps when he hears loud noises that did not startle him before. He reports frequent nightmares about being in combat. He also admitted that once, after returning home, he thought he was back overseas in a hostile situation for about a 10-minute period.