Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Chart

CNL-605 Topic 4: Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Comparison Chart

Directions: Although bipolar and depressive disorders share several key similarities, some aspects are radically different among these disorders. The completion of this chart gives you an opportunity to thoroughly compare and contrast these specific disorders. Complete the table below by following the example provided for Cyclothymic Disorder. Include examples and at least two scholarly references as reference notes below the chart.

Note: “D/O” is an acronym for disorder

References

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THE DIAGNOSING PROCESS 2

THE DIAGNOSING PROCES 2

Diagnosing process

Jennifer Rizzo

12/05/2020

From the DSM-5Guardia-Rated Level 1Cross-Cutting Symptom measure the following information is revealed that Johnny for the past two weeks he had a problem in paying attention when he was in class. Also, when he was doing his homework, reading a book, and when he was playing a game, he experienced a problem in paying attention. The level at which johnny was losing attention is moderate that is he complained to this to his mother for more than half days for the last two weeks. This is according to his mother description. Over the previous two weeks, Johnny’s mother describes that he seemed more irritated and easier to get angry than his usual behaviour. This behaviour johnny has experienced for several days within the last two weeks. The level is at a mild rate “American psychiatric association, 2013”. From the form, it can be seen that Johnny seemed angry and loosed his tempers at a mild level that is for several days within the last two weeks, according to his mother description.

To track the change in Johnny health over time, the parents fill the form as clinically indicated depending on the stability of the Childs symptoms and treatment status (Dziegielewski, 2017). High scores on a particular domain may indicate significant and problematic symptoms for the child, thus requiring further assessment, treatment and follow up. Further assessment will be done to Johnny to examine why he has been losing attention while in class when reading and playing the game. The reason behind the increase in irritation, losing temper and getting easily angry need to be examined. After the primary cause of this symptoms is determined, the proper medication should be provided to Johnny. Proper follow up should be planned and given to Johnny mother to be checking whether the condition of her son will improve.

Appropriate provisional diagnoses for Johnny include trauma and stressor-related disorder. Johnny’s mother describes that his irritation level has increased in present days and that he is getting more annoyed in the recent days these features are associated with this disorder. The appropriate rationales are deep breathing and relaxations soothe emotion associated with thoughts. Desensitizing Johnny’s emotions and thoughts. Also, Johnny should learn how to identify triggers for anger and begin relaxation to calm overwhelming thoughts for impeding victimization (“Improving Diagnosis in Health Care”, n.d.). By mastering his thought, Johnny can gradually become comfortable at home and school.

Johnny suffers opposition defiant disorder (ODD) people suffering from ODD, regularly show angry, irritable, and defiant. For most people, ODD is characterized as experiencing the problem in interaction (“Improving Diagnosis in Health Care: Health and Medicine …”, n.d.) . He reveals this symptom when he is accessed. He has been defiant to the teacher and revelation that he is more irritated and angrier in the current days. This disorder has caused social distress to Johnny as he is currently fighting is the teacher. These symptoms are mild and moderate.

To rule in or rule out diagnosis one will require to know past diagnosis Johnny has been diagnosed with, to know whether has been culture change (“Reducing Diagnostic Error to Improve Patient Safety”, n.d.) . What type of games does Johnny play? Johnny’s friends’ what type of friends does he has. Where does Johnny go to play games? Question on past diagnosis is directed to his mother.1) have you ever been diagnosed with disorders in the past? Yes or no rationale. The question about culture change is directed to the mother. 2) Have you relocated recently? Yes or no reason to be given. To get information about the game’s question is responded by Johnny. 3) The games that you paly are the addictive slight, moderate or severe. Friends influence someone behaviour. The question to be directed to Johnny. 4) How do your friends affect your life? Response to give is either positively or negatively. The question on where Johnny goes to play games will help in getting information if he could be engaging in other behaviours without parents noticing. The questioned is directed to the parent. 5) where does Johnny go to play games? Is it at home or outside? Tick responses to be given by ticking the appropriate response.

Johnny is recommended to be talking with friends and parents as a technique to reduce and manage stress. He should make a commitment with the parent that he will be talking to them rather than allowing anxiety control him. To minimize trauma Johnny should take a break and go for a holiday with his parent. If the situation continues, he should visit psychiatric for further assessment.

References

American Psychiatric Association. (2013) DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Child Age 6–17.

Dziegielewski, S. (2017). DSM-5 in action. Firenze: Giunti.

Improving Diagnosis in Health Care: Health and Medicine … Retrieved 2020, from https://www.nap.edu/resource/21794/interactive/

Improving Diagnosis in Health Care. Retrieved 2020, from https://madefornurses.com/improving-diagnosis-in-health-care/

Reducing Diagnostic Error to Improve Patient Safety. Retrieved 2020, from https://www.healthcatalyst.com/reducing-diagnostic-error-to-improve-patient-safety/