Psychopathological Disorders In This One Summer

The Prognosis of Alice:
Defining the Deficiencies of Pharmacological Treatments for Depressive Disorders
Throughout the graphic novel, This One Summer, an underlying theme exists as a result of the interactions Rose has with her mother, Alice. Despite not being as pervasive in the beginning of the story, the onset of a potential depressive disorder gradually becomes apparent as the story shifts focus from Rose and her relationship with her friend, Windy, to a more obvious focus on the health of the relationship Rose and Alice, and the mental health of Alice, subsequently. Albeit that Alice and her symptoms are primarily a plot device for the progression of the story of Rose as the protagonist, it’s compelling to recognize and dissect the symptoms of the …show more content…
The method of diagnosing a psychopathological disorder generally follows an algorithm which ensures a diagnosis is the most accurate description of the symptoms and behavior, and the algorithm has simulated a diagnosis for Alice for the use of understanding her behavior and prognosis (DeBolt). The typical prognosis of those diagnosed with a depressive disorder tends to be bleak, being a balance of positive results from treatment against the negative side effects, and the trial-and-error method of determining the best course of treatment per individual (DeBolt). Alice being the client, it can be expected she would be prescribed several different medications to address the specific family of serotonin receptors responsible for her symptoms before optimistically finding a medication that provides the best results. The development of a method to accurately identify the specific serotonin receptor family responsible for individualized symptoms of depressive disorders would greatly increase the effectiveness and efficiency of