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Josh meets the criteria for a diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Since Josh actually witnessed the death of his fiancé, he meets Criterion A in the DSM for PTSD of directly experiencing the traumatic event (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). In accordance with Criterion B for PTSD (American Psychiatric Association, 2013), he frequently has flashbacks related to the event in which he feels as though he is reliving the trauma of that day. Josh’s recurrent nightmares related to his fiancé’s death and the and the psychological distress that he experiences when he is in close proximity to the area the event occurred in, also fulfill Criterion B for this diagnosis (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). He reports that it was “unbearable” when he attempted to return to work in the area due to the visual reminder of the event.…

because she is emotionally unstable. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s (2013) DSM-5, Aiden would be assessed to determine diagnosis and his strengths. DSM-5 Diagnosis and Rationale According to the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5 (2013), Aiden shows classic signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (299.00). The DSM-5 clearly states criteria required for the diagnosis…

Diagnosis The client, Gwen Cummings, comes to the inpatient substance use treatment facility presenting with apparent symptoms of severe substance use disorder and potentially childhood trauma. According to the criteria from the DSM-5 on Substance Use Disorder, the “substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Gwen shared that she and her boyfriend recently woke up late prior to their attendance at their friend’s…

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Criterion (8) states the use may be is physically hazardous, and (9) is continuing the use in spite of the knowledge it is causing difficulties for the individual. Of these two, Marcella meets criterion 8. The final grouping is pharmacological criteria. These are (10) tolerance as evidenced by increasing the dose of the substance to reach the desired effect by the user, and (11) withdrawal, a physical condition that generate physical symptoms. According to the DSM, Neither of criteria 10 or 11…

Synopsis of DSM 5 DSM V The recently updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) has been under strict scrutiny since its release in 2013. The DSM-5 is utilized by practitioners to diagnosis an individual with one or more mental disorders. Individuals suffering with emotional, behavioral, psychological and biological dysfunctions benefit from the DSM-5 in the recognition and treatment of their disorder. The DSM-5 is applicable in aiding practitioners…

evidence based framework that used scientific evidence to support any changes it made to the previous publication DSM-IV. (Pomerantz, 2012). The Dsm-5 has been praised for its use of empirical data for the basis of its decisions (Pomerantz, 2012). The task force of the DSM-5 had to work to suggestions made by the American Psychological Association (APA) 2011 which included relying on science to inform any revisions made (Raskin & Gayle, 2015). However, relying solely on empirical and evidence…

I firmly believe Dounya Zayer is the only person who can educate the scholars at DCMS on life's struggles and how to get through them. Dounya Zayer an 18-year old role model on Instagram who has through and through battled many hardships in her life. Quite recently she was faced with another misfortune as she fell ill again, and although she's facing difficult times she posts inspiring content on her page to show support for others facing hardships as well. Dounya Zayer should come out to speak…

Trichotillomania is diagnosed in children who have displayed a periodic behavior of hair pulling that is causing them serious distress. To meet the criteria for the disorder they must have made repeated attempts to decrease or stop the behavior. Before receiving a diagnosis children are often tested for scalp infections, alopecia, or spot baldness, and any other possible medical explanation before being diagnosed with TTM. Trichotillomania is more difficult to diagnose in very young children.…

Principle Diagnosis The Principle diagnosis for Kenda Starnes is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with a Co-Morbidity of Severe Persistent Depressive Disorder with Persistent Major Depressive Episode. Medical contributors include a history of hospitalization in excess of 10 times for depression during her high school years, and her prescription for anti- depressants, which she does not take. V-codes and environmental factors attributing to her diagnosis include a history of incestual child…