Discussion Post: Diagnosis of Andrew
You have an opportunity to put your diagnostic skills to practice while also receiving feedback from your peers. In real-world counseling practice, case consultation and staff discussions are essential to sound mental health practice, so it is important to feel comfortable giving and receiving feedback related to diagnosis.
To prepare for the Discussion:
1) Review this week's Learning Resources.
2) To assist with your understanding with what should be included in a case conceptualization, review the case study of Caden provided in the Learning Resources.
3) Read Andrew's case study in Kress and Paylo (2019).
4) Assess and diagnose Andrew.
Post a brief summary of Andrew using the following format:
1) Case Conceptualization (Include specific information about client symptoms and presenting concerns.)
2) Diagnostic Impressions (Be sure to use the ICD-10 code, name of the disorder, and all specifiers.)
3) Rationale for Diagnostic Impressions. Include the diagnostic impressions using the DSM-5 to link the client's symptoms to the diagnostic criteria for each diagnosis that you render. If you do not render a diagnosis, you still must use the DSM-5 to explain why you chose not to render a diagnosis.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.