Identify what additional information you need to confirm

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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?

Identify what additional information you need to confirm this diagnosis.

What additional questions will you need to ask?

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

What records will you need?

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

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

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

Case Study:

Mallory is a 25-year-old woman seeking therapy from Dr. Santos, a clinical psychologist. When Mallory initially called Dr. Santos, she described mild depressive symptoms. At the first interview, Dr. Santos began with some open-ended questions intended to allow Mallory to explain the issues for which she sought treatment. Mallory began by describing her dissatisfaction with numerous aspects of her life. She had hoped to be married or seriously involved with a romantic partner, but she was not. Although her job paid her bills, she found it boring and somewhat unfulfilling. About 10 minutes into the interview, Mallory interrupted herself and said to Dr. Santos, "I'm sorry, I know I'm boring you. You're probably thinking, 'I have more important things to do, and other clients who need my help more than her-this is a waste of my time.' I feel bad that I'm making you spend time listening to my stupid complaints. I'm just gonna leave." Mallory stood up to go, but Dr. Santos urged her to stay and assured her that she was indeed very interested in what she was saying. Mallory stayed and continued, but again after about 10 minutes, she interrupted herself and insisted that Dr. Santos must be bored and frustrated with her. In all, the interview included four such self-interruptions by Mallory.

(Dr. Santos was paying an appropriate amount of attention to Mallory, she was careful not to display any behavior (verbal or nonverbal) that would communicate that she was disinterested at all.)

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