Homework
Scenario
Judy is a 16-year-old Asian female. Until 9 months ago, she was reported to be friendly and sociable. Her mother even used the term "life of the party" to describe her daughter. Her parents are unable to identify any specific event in her life that may have happened, but they report that she has suddenly become sullen and withdrawn. Most days she is reported to return from school, go to her room, close the door, and remain there. Her parents have to "almost drag" her to eat dinner with the family, and when she can, she eats alone in her room. She rarely eats much and is reported to have lost at least 10 pounds off her already slim frame. Her parents report that she rarely initiates a conversation with them, and when they question her about her behavior, or anything else, she snaps backs that she is fine and just needs to be left alone. Her parents also report that she sleeps almost all the time, she does not talk on the phone with friends, and seems to "just drag herself" around.
Her teachers report that she does a minimal amount of work and her grades are "passing, but barely." She used to be in a gifted class, but her apparent lack of effort in school has resulted in her being removed from all honors and advanced placement classes. Socially she is reported to "be a loner"; she keeps to herself and has no reported best friend.
Homework (1 to 2 pages)
For this Homework, consider your suggestions for treating Judy. Write a 1 to 2 pages summary of the case study. Your analysis should:
i. Determine whether Judy meets criteria for any of the depressive disorders.
ii. Explain your rationale for your decision
iii. Explain whether a diagnosis of any of the depressive disorder would benefit Judy in the development of a treatment plan and how.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.