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Dysthymic Disorder Analysis 1
PSY/270 - AAGI0FG4M2
Grades through Week 9
Cumulative Score:
1000/1000 (100%)
Dysthymic Disorder Analysis
***Obviously…sub your own questions. This tutorial is to be used as a guide to aid you in
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Dysthymic Disorder Analysis
Marla is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who sought help from the mental health clinic for
a variety of symptoms which caused her distress and impaired her level of functioning in daily
life. Initially, Marla complained of vague symptoms including “trouble sleeping, feeling jumpy
all the time, and an inability to concentrate” (Axia College, 2007). Marla felt these symptoms to
be the cause of her decreased performance levels at work. Concern about her employment led
Marla to seek help for her troublesome symptoms.
Upon intake Marla’s symptoms require further analysis to reach diagnosis. As the
symptoms meet various criteria for multiple diagnosis major depression, panic disorder with
agoraphobia, and post traumatic stress disorder must be ruled out. Suspected diagnosis upon
intake is Dysthymic Disorder or Major Depression. A full assessment will be done on Marla and
diagnosis of her condition will be made. After diagnosis has been confirmed a brief overview of
the disorder and possible causes will be given followed by the development of an effective plan
of treatment to return Marla to a higher level of functioning with reduced symptoms.
Clinical Interview
Marla participated in an in-depth clinical interview process. Initial questions posed to
Marla to establish a starting point for further analysis included the following:
1. Maria, how long have you been experiencing these symptoms of trouble sleeping,
“feeling jumpy all the time” and not being able to concentrate?
2. Do you have any other physical symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems, chest pain,
or headaches?
3. Have you recently experienced any traumatic event prior to the onset of your
symptoms? (accident, serious illness, relationship break-up, etc.)
4. Are you generally an anxious person or would you consider yourself aworrier”?
5. Are you currently taking any prescription medication? If so what medication and how
long have you been taking them? Have you recently stopped taking any medication?

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PSY/270 - AAGI0FG4M2 Grades through Week 9 Cumulative Score: 1000/1000 (100%) Dysthymic Disorder Analysis ***Obviously?sub your own questions. This tutorial is to be used as a guide to aid you in composing your own final project. *** Dysthymic Disorder Analysis Marla is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who sought help from the mental health clinic for a variety of symptoms which caused her distress and impaired her level of functioning in daily life. Initially, Marla complained of vague symptoms including "trouble sleeping, feeling jumpy all the time, and an inability to concentrate" (Axia College,?2007). Marla felt these symptoms to be the cause of her decreased performance levels at work. Concern about her employment led Marla to seek help for her troublesome symptoms. Upon intake Marla's symptoms require further analysis to reach diagnosis. As the symptoms meet various criteria for multiple diagnosis major depression, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and post traumatic stress disorder must be ruled out. Suspected diagnosis upon intake is Dysthymic Disorder or Major Depression. A full assessment will be done on Marla and diagnosis of her condition will be made. After diagnosis has been confirmed a brief overview of the disorder and possible causes will be given followed by the development of an effective plan of treatment to return Marla to a higher level of functioning with reduced symptoms. Clinical Interview Marla participated in an in-depth clinical interview pro ...
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