Problem: Recommend a plan of care for the client described in the scenario with detailed explanation
Case Study
A 25-year-old graduate student presents with concerns for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. (ADHD) affecting their ability to be successful in their program. The patient states they were on ADHD medication when they were a child but "outgrew" the need for medication. With the additional rigor of graduate school, the patient identifies struggles with inattention, procrastination, disorganization, and poor time management. The patient is evaluated using the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults and evaluation indicates they meet the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD.
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