Ms. Merrick is a 16 year old female who presented to the ED with experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Ms. Merrick states, "today I felt like I could take it, and I got very anxious and dizzy." She reports had thoughts about hurting her self, but denies plan. Per documentation when asked about suicidality. She states, "No, I don't want to die, but i don't want to be here anymore." At the time of the assessment Ms. Merrick denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. She reports relational conflict with peers and feeling overwhelm with thinking about her future. Ms. Merrick reports depressive symptoms as feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, isolation, tearfulness, and irritability. she expressed symptoms
