Case Study Discharge Plan

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This case with Mary is very complex with so many things that have occurred in her life over the years. With her case is say she might be diagnosed with major depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), but it is not confirm so there as to be an assessment done to see if this is proper diagnosis. First to help Mary is build a relationship of trust first so she would be willing to talk to the counselor. This is very important because she is being referred for counseling for part of her discharge plan from the local psychiatric. After building a trust with Mary and if she willing to open up it is important to get to know her. Maybe first by seeing how she feels about herself, but not pushing her to talk about things she does not feel

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