Factors That Affect The Treatment Of Tina Depression

The purpose of this paper is to examine important misconceptions of psychopathology which could impact the treatment of Tina depression. Discuss her symptoms of depression, intake interview, and why the counselor’s own perception of psychopathology is extremely important in the diagnostic process (GCU, 2015). Make sure her family member knows about medications, treatments, referrals, and any other special instructions (Wolters, 1999). MISCONCEPTIONS OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY We had a subject named Tina a 17-year-old Navajo female that is brought into a therapist’s office for signs of depression; her family has included that she is more quiet than normal she is frequently observed crying and chatting to herself. GCU (2015),†¦show more content†¦ANALYZING ONE’S OWN BELIEFS 2 Negative symptoms may cause Tina to neglect herself physically it is likely that the inactivity that marks this symptom cluster contributes to the poor physical health and decreased her life expectancy. Evidence for optimal treatments is scarce. The significant developments in pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for positive symptoms achieved in the past decade have not yet been matched by progress in negative symptom treatment (Buchanan 2007), there are indications that researchers are focusing him or her attention on treatments for the negative symptom cluster (Hilary, el al, 2013). DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS The clinical picture for depression can be complicated because of the subjectivity that is possible in reporting depressive symptoms. Reported symptoms are clear and depressed mood is the only sign note, the diagnosis of a depressive disorder seems most appropriate (Dziegielewski, 2014). Careful attention should be given to properly assess any recurrent thoughts of suicide. One rule to remember is that Tina is more likely to harm herself not in the throes of a depressive episode but rather when the feelings of depressive episode begin to lift. The return to energy gives the client the initiative to act on thoughts and feelings expressed. There is suicidal ideation, watching for the return to energy be