Hypervigilance

Nowadays, the concept of aging and growing older is largely surrounded by a negative stigma in the biopsychosocial domains. Instances of this stigmatization manifest as degenerations in the brain, leading to poorer cognitive functioning. Subsequently, society views old age as a state of being demented, incompetent, and frail, rather than being experienced and wise [cite]. This heralded the stereotype of ageism, where chronological age falls under discrimination, fuelled by negative conceptions…

Client Introduction S.M. is a 33-year-old Palestinian female. The client is married, since the age of 18. She is currently unemployed but is a housewife, caring for her three children daily. The client is the primary source of data obtained. The client was self-referred to the clinic after “googling for a psychiatrist” near her area. The client proves to be a reliable historian. History of Present Illness The client reports “just showing up” to the clinic and lingering in the waiting area after…

Working with clients who has recently suffered a trauma or crisis is something that therapist will deal with a lot. Sometimes it takes suffering a trauma or crisis to reach out for support and guidance. Many people struggle with depression and anxiety which goes untreated because they either do not want to seek help, do not have the resource to seek help or are not sure what to do. Many people can have untreated mental health disorders and feel alone in the world and not want to reach out to…

Mania (MAN) were 35T on Activity Level (MAN-A), 51T on Grandiosity (MAN-G), and 48T on Irritability (MAN-I). The Mania scales Measures elements of the clinical presentation of mania and hypomania. Sandra’s scores on the Paranoia scale were 45T on Hypervigilance (PAR-H), 38T on Persecution (PAR-R), and 40T on Resentment (PAR-P). The Paranoia scale focuses on symptoms and enduring characteristics of paranoia. Her scores on the Schizophrenia scale were 36T on Psychotic Experiences (SCH-P), 38T on…

Woman shouldn't be given the option of abortion. Abortion is a dangerous and painful procedure. Abortion is going against the Constitution by depriving a life, but also abortion can cause medical complications and psychological trauma. Abortion is a painful process afterwards for the woman and her family. Abortion should be made illegal because a woman who's a United States citizen shouldn't go against the Constitution, but also they shouldn't go through medical complications or psychological…

Colleen vignette stood out to me because of her religious background and the traumatic experience that she suffered. Colleen is a young female who has lost her life as she has planned which is something that many people can suffer from. People can plan out their life then have one huge thing through them off course. When this happens they can feel hopeless and lost which is something that many people need help getting over. When a client comes in after a traumatic experience it can be valuable…

Brief description of client Alan Zupka is a fifty year old, Caucasian gay male who appeared to be his age. He has been in a long term relationship for eight years. He was self-referred to counseling. Client has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently working on his Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Client has been retired since 2008. Client identified as American when asked his ethnicity. Mr. Zupka is an attractive man who is in good shape, neatly dressed,…