Psychiatric Diagnosis

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· Explain psychological concepts in the patient’s presentation using professional terminology. Identify symptoms and behaviors exhibited by the patient in the chosen case study: Julia is withdrawn, suffers from anxiety and stress due to pressure to maintain her grades and scholarship and has body image issues.

· Match the identified symptoms to potential disorders in a diagnostic manual: DSM section on Eating and Feeding Disorders. The section covers several eating disorders including anorexia nervosa.

· Propose a diagnosis based on the patient’s symptoms and the criteria listed for the disorder(s) in the diagnostic manual: Julia drinks only diet coke and coffee and limits her food consumption to food like celery sticks. She avoids people and social situations that will require eating socially. My diagnosis would be that she suffers from Anorexia Nervosa.

· Analyze and explain how the patient meets criteria for the disorder(s) according to the patient’s symptoms and the criteria outlined in the diagnostic manual: Eating disorders are indicative of a persons altered eating patterns that result in marked health issues and/or psychosocial functioning.

· Summarize general views of the diagnosis from multiple theoretical orientations and historical perspectives. Include a discussion on comorbidity if the diagnosis includes more than one disorder: Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most common type of therapy used to treat eating disorders. The therapy focuses on body image, self-worth and how one views themselves overall.

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· These factors are analyzed to help the patient discover the triggers of their disorder and how to overcome the challenges associated with it.

· Lazarević, J., Batinić, B., & Vukosavljević-Gvozden, T. (2013). Risk factors in the development of anorexia nervosa. Psihološka Istraživanja, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 221-233 (2013), (2), 221. doi:10.5937/PsIstra1302221L. Anorexia is represented by a strong fear of the possibility of increased weight and also of food itself. This study reviewed the key factors in the development of the disorder.

· Dring, G. (2015). Anorexia runs in families: is this due to genes or the family environment?. Journal Of Family Therapy, 37(1), 79-92. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12048. This study examines the possibility that anorexia could either be genetic or influenced by an individual’s living situation or environment. This would relate to Julia’s case study as her school environment, according to her, requires that she maintain excellent grades and physical condition.

· Risk Factors: Risk factors for anorexia nervosa include transition, such as college, being female and young, peer pressure, being involved in sports, and genetics.

· Evidence vs non-evidence based treatment: In most cases, cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best way to treat eating disorders. Evidence based treatment has been studied and proven effective. It is best to avoid non-evidence based treatments in eating disorders as it could cause more harm than benefit to the patient. There are many types of therapy that are used in the treatment, including art therapy, family therapy, and inpatient

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· treatment. The effectiveness depends on the patient and how involved that they are in the recovery process.

Dahlgren, C. L., & Stedal, K. (2017). Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa--Treatment Satisfaction and the Perception of Change. Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X), 7(2), 1-21. doi:10.3390/bs7020023

This article focuses on CRT as a treatment for youth and teens that suffer from Anorexia. The focus of the study was regarding treatment, perceived outcome and success.

Roux, H., Ali, A., Lambert, S., Radon, L., Huas, C., Curt, F., & ... Godart, N. (2016). Predictive factors of dropout from inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa. BMC Psychiatry, 161-11. doi:10.1186/s12888-016-1010-7

This article focused on the dropout rate of patients who started in-patient treatment and did not finish. The reasoning behind the lack of follow through with treatment were examined.

Parling, T., Cernvall, M., Ramklint, M., Holmgren, S., & Ghaderi, A. (2016). A randomised trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa after daycare treatment, including five-year follow-up. BMC Psychiatry, 161-13. doi:10.1186/s12888-016-0975-6

This article examined the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adult anorexia patients. The focus of the study was in regard to whether extended stay in inpatient therapy would be beneficial in reducing relapse or dropout rates.

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References

Dring, G. (2015). Anorexia runs in families: is this due to genes or the family environment?. Journal Of Family Therapy, 37(1), 79-92. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12048

Lazarević, J., Batinić, B., & Vukosavljević-Gvozden, T. (2013). Risk factors in the development of anorexia nervosa. Psihološka Istraživanja, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 221-233 (2013), (2), 221. doi:10.5937/PsIstra1302221L