Depression and Anxiety Intervention Process
Jennifer M. Gosha
Post University
Background Jason is an 11 year old Caucasian male who resides with his mother, stepfather and two step siblings. Jason is in the sixth grade and has been approved for Special Education the past four years of his schooling. He has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety by a licensed pediatrician and psychologist. In the past, Jason has become violent in the classroom. If called upon and he did not know the answer, he would scream and throw chairs. Jason has been known to run out of the classroom and disappear. He has been found in a restroom stall, crying. The principal of his elementary school has been the one to calm him down, when it reaches …show more content…
The medical team spoke with Jason, at length, about how his body reacts, in social situations. Jason has stated that his body feels “tingly” and his stomach feels “in knots”, when called upon in class. When asked if he felt that he can hurt himself, he stated, “Yes, I feel like I can kill myself when I get sad.” The medical team pushed a little further and asked what makes him sad. Jason’s response was “I don’t know. I get sad a lot.”
While assessing Jason’s behaviors, the medical team inquired about Jason’s biological father’s (who is no longer involved with Jason) mental state. The mother did not know the full extent of it, but informed them that his father was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and depression. The mother revealed that the maternal side of the family has a history of anxiety and depression, as well.
Biological Factors (Walsh, 2009): Jason’s physical appearance appears to be average for his age group. He is on the tall side for height (5 feet, 2 inches). He weighs 117 pounds but does not appear to be unhealthy. His fine motor skills, such as shoe lacing, seem to be slightly delayed. Gross motor skills, such as running, are average for age
Jennifer M. Gosha
Post University
Background Jason is an 11 year old Caucasian male who resides with his mother, stepfather and two step siblings. Jason is in the sixth grade and has been approved for Special Education the past four years of his schooling. He has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety by a licensed pediatrician and psychologist. In the past, Jason has become violent in the classroom. If called upon and he did not know the answer, he would scream and throw chairs. Jason has been known to run out of the classroom and disappear. He has been found in a restroom stall, crying. The principal of his elementary school has been the one to calm him down, when it reaches …show more content…
The medical team spoke with Jason, at length, about how his body reacts, in social situations. Jason has stated that his body feels “tingly” and his stomach feels “in knots”, when called upon in class. When asked if he felt that he can hurt himself, he stated, “Yes, I feel like I can kill myself when I get sad.” The medical team pushed a little further and asked what makes him sad. Jason’s response was “I don’t know. I get sad a lot.”
While assessing Jason’s behaviors, the medical team inquired about Jason’s biological father’s (who is no longer involved with Jason) mental state. The mother did not know the full extent of it, but informed them that his father was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and depression. The mother revealed that the maternal side of the family has a history of anxiety and depression, as well.
Biological Factors (Walsh, 2009): Jason’s physical appearance appears to be average for his age group. He is on the tall side for height (5 feet, 2 inches). He weighs 117 pounds but does not appear to be unhealthy. His fine motor skills, such as shoe lacing, seem to be slightly delayed. Gross motor skills, such as running, are average for age