Assessment of Magnus, more commonly known as Magneto in later comics, is bipolar. The birth name of Magneto is unknown, however he has referred to himself as “Magnus” for many years, and henceforth will be referred to as “Magnus” throughout this assessment. The following diagnostic evaluation seeks to assess Magnus from the initial onset of his mutant powers onward throughout the course of his life, as symptoms manifest, as well as administer a possible course of treatment. Magnus is a powerful super-mutant who uses his powers to attempt to wipe out the human race so that the rise of mutants, whom he refers to as “homo-superior,” and a new stage of human evolution, may begin (Housel & Wisnewski, 2009, p. 99). Magnus has been illustrated as
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Although there were a number of possible stressors, such as the death of his daughter, when Isabelle was murdered, or during his battle against Baron Strucker to save a fellow mutant (Jacobs). It is important to note that his incessant endeavors to not only find equality for mutants in society, but wipe humans from the face of the earth entirely could be considered manic (Jacobs) (Luybansky, 2009, p. 83). Magnus seems to cycle from depression to mania over long periods of time, spending numerous months in the depressive stage, and just a few weeks in the manic stage (Jacobs). During the manic episodes, there is a clear representation of grandiosity, inflated self-esteem, theatrical and dramatic speech that are presented in hostile and angry tirades (Jacobs) (Housel & Wisnewski, 2009, p. 99) (Criterion A, & B1). Due to his high levels of scientific intelligence, his increase in goal-directed behaviors, often directed toward the aboliton of the human race, tend to be in the form of multiple brilliantly planned out scientific projects that tend to go unfinished (Jacobs) (Criterion B4, B6, & B7). Although Magnus seems to be genuinely concerned with the civil rights of him and his fellow mutants, it is clear that he is more focused on the abrogation of society (Luybansky, 2009, p. 87). While in the depressive stage, he recollects and ruminates about the things he’s done, and experienced, and markedly exempts a loss of interest in social activities, often causing him to isolate himself from society, and a marked inability to care for himself during this time (Jacobs) (Criterion A1, A7, A2, &
Although there were a number of possible stressors, such as the death of his daughter, when Isabelle was murdered, or during his battle against Baron Strucker to save a fellow mutant (Jacobs). It is important to note that his incessant endeavors to not only find equality for mutants in society, but wipe humans from the face of the earth entirely could be considered manic (Jacobs) (Luybansky, 2009, p. 83). Magnus seems to cycle from depression to mania over long periods of time, spending numerous months in the depressive stage, and just a few weeks in the manic stage (Jacobs). During the manic episodes, there is a clear representation of grandiosity, inflated self-esteem, theatrical and dramatic speech that are presented in hostile and angry tirades (Jacobs) (Housel & Wisnewski, 2009, p. 99) (Criterion A, & B1). Due to his high levels of scientific intelligence, his increase in goal-directed behaviors, often directed toward the aboliton of the human race, tend to be in the form of multiple brilliantly planned out scientific projects that tend to go unfinished (Jacobs) (Criterion B4, B6, & B7). Although Magnus seems to be genuinely concerned with the civil rights of him and his fellow mutants, it is clear that he is more focused on the abrogation of society (Luybansky, 2009, p. 87). While in the depressive stage, he recollects and ruminates about the things he’s done, and experienced, and markedly exempts a loss of interest in social activities, often causing him to isolate himself from society, and a marked inability to care for himself during this time (Jacobs) (Criterion A1, A7, A2, &