Problem: A 30-year old male with bipolar disorder comes into the social workers office stating that the medication he is taking is making him feel too sedated, so he decided to stop taking it. The social worker should FIRST:
Encourage the consumer to talk about his feelings regarding medications
Refer him directly to a psychiatrist
Suggest that the consumer speak with the psychiatrist next visit
Insist that the consumer take his medications or he will not be seen for therapy