Tameka Mental Health Case Study

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The reporting party (RP) reported making an assessment of foster child Tameka Durgin age 17 on 3/21/17. According to the RP Tameka have major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and unspecified eating disorder. Subsequently, Tameka disclosed that foster mother Mary Bell teases and bullies her due her mental health symptoms. Moreover the foster mother develops and prioritizes her own need over Tameka's mental health needs. Consequently the foster mother's priorities and lack of support for the mental health systems are impacting Tameka's mental health. Furthermore the foster mother is incessant and

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