Assignment
Diagnosed the case study because we had to do it for the discussion
o Brandon has a "Bipolar Disorder" as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth version (DSM-V).
o International Classification of Diseases, tenth version (ICD-10) code for this disorder: F 31.2
o Severity: Average
o Z-codes (in brackets) with specifies: Marital counseling (Z00.0) and inappropriate spending without considering the budget and the affordability of the product (Z40.0) and his involvement in the use of the steroids, opioids to boost his muscle-building dream, (Z47.1).
Use a differential diagnosis process and analysis of the Mental Status Exam in the case provided by your instructor to determine if the case meets the criteria for a clinical diagnosis.
Submit a 4 to 5 pages paper in which you:
• So that I know all the bullet points are met please separate them by bold letters saying which part of the assignment is being answered I will remove them after proofreading
• Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may need clinical attention).
• Explain the full diagnosis, matching the symptoms of the case to the criteria for any diagnoses used.
• Identify 2 to 3 of the close differentials that you considered for the case and have ruled out. Concisely explain why these conditions were considered but eliminated.
• Identify the assessments you recommend to validate treatment. Explain the rationale behind choosing the assessment instruments to support, clarify, or track treatment progress for the diagnosis.
• Explain your recommendations for initial resources and treatment. Use scholarly resources to support your evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Explain how you took cultural factors and diversity into account when making the assessment and recommending interventions.
• Identify client strengths, and explain how you would utilize strengths throughout treatment.
• Identify specific knowledge or skills you would need to obtain to effectively treat this client, and provide a plan on how you will do so.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.