Applying Differential Diagnosis to Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

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To prepare: View the TED Talk “Depression, the Secret We Share” (TED Conferences, LLC, 2013) and compare the description of Andrew Solomon’s symptoms to the criteria for depressive disorders in the DSM-5. Next review the steps in diagnosis detailed in the Morrison (2014) reading, and then read the case provided by your instructor for this week’s Discussion, considering the client against the various DSM-5 criteria for depressive disorders and bipolar disorders.

Post a response in which you address the following:

  • Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis for the client. For any diagnosis that you choose, be sure to concisely explain how Sam fits that diagnostic criteria. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, medical needs, and the Z codes (other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention). Keep in mind a diagnosis covers the most recent 12 months.
  • Explain the diagnosis by matching the symptoms identified in the case to the specific criteria for the diagnosis.
  • Recommend a specific evidence-based measurement instrument to validate the diagnosis and assess outcomes of treatment.
  • Describe your treatment recommendations, including the type of treatment modality and whether or not you would refer the client to a medical provider for psychotropic medications.

Be sure to support your post with specific references to this week's resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.

Resources:

TED Conferences, LLC (Producer). (2013). Depression, the secret we share [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_solomon_depression_the_secret_we_share

Morrison, J. (2014). Diagnosis made easier (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

  • Chapter 11, “Diagnosing Depression and Mania” (pp. 129–166)

TEDx Talks. (2013a, May 23). Depression is a disease of civilization: Stephen Ilardi at TedxEmory [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/drv3BP0Fdi8

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Surname 1

Student’s Name
Tutor’s Name
Course
Date

Surname 2
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders.
Sam turns up for the family session, and he is perceived to have a certain level of
confusion and a little bit disorganized. His past has been full of challenges; for instance, he
suffered the 9/11 attacks, which led him to develop depression and psychosis. Since then, he has
become a frequent visitor to the medical facilities where he receives antidepressant medications.
He has gone through various mental examination, and the latest shows no incidence of alcohol or
drug abuse. Sam tries his best to comply with his medical prescriptions, but he feels his condition
deteriorates because of the stress of missing his daughter (Plummer, 2...


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