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Final Project: Case of Hermosa
Anthony Welsh
Masters of Social Work Walden University
SOCW 6090: Psychopathology for Social Work
Dr. Peggy Morrison
May 09, 2021
Final Project: Case of Hermosa
Diagnosis
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F32.3 Major Depressive Disorder with mood congruent psychotic features
F43.10 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, severe
Z63.4 Uncomplicated Bereavement
Z91.410 Personal History (past) of spouse violence, Physical
Z91.410 Personal History (past) of spouse violence, Sexual
Z91.411 Personal History (past) of spouse violence, Psychological
Z91.5 Personal History of Self-Harm
Demographics and Presenting Problem
Hermosa is a 43 year old Hispanic Female, divorced and widowed, with 2 biological children
and 2 step-children. Hermosa also has a brother and sister within 2 hours and her parents within
4 hours of her home. In April 2020, Hermosa voluntarily checked into the emergency room due
to depression that has been present and worsening since the sudden passing of her second
husband in December 2018. Client admits dysphoria, auditory hallucinations, uncontrolled
crying and suicidal thoughts in the recent past. Client has psychiatric history from 2001-2003
with unknown professional and has been seen by Dr. W since June of 2019. Client is currently
taking Prozac and Seroquel as prescribed.
Diagnosis Explained
Major Depressive Disorder diagnosis criteria was met in Criteria A sections 1,2,4,7,8,9 as
