Problem:
Paraphrase-Considering all of Rachelle's presenting symptoms and concerns, she is considered for a diagnosis of Unspecified Depressive Disorder (F32.A). This specific diagnosis, has been outlined in the DSM-5 as presentations in which symptoms characteristic of a depressive disorder that cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning predominate but do not meet the full criteria for any of the disorders in the depressive disorders diagnostic class and do not meet criteria for adjustment disorder with depressed mood or adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood (APA, 2014). The counselor should utilize appropriate assessments based on the presenting symptoms in order to gather information about the severity of her symptoms to help with determining a diagnosis. Need Assignment Help?