Dsm_Evaluation

Assignment #2: DSM-IV Evaluation Case Study # 1: I would diagnose this case as Schizoid Personality Disorder. The symptoms for this type of disorder are matched and related to Josephine’s feelings and preferences of not wanting to be in social settings or around people. Josephine also shows somewhat of an emotional coldness to people that she may be around by distancing herself and wanting to retreat where she can be alone. Schizoid personality disorder can be linked to environmental and genetic factors. The disorder can also be attributed to some type of nervous system disorder or chromosomal disorder. The treatments that are available for this type of disorder are psychotherapy, or a type of cognitive behavior therapy that tries to focus in on improving thinking and behavior skills. The other type of therapy available is programs or group meetings that focus on helping one’s self and can also be done in a group atmosphere. The treatment of prescribing a psychological medicine can sometimes be used as well. Case Study # 2: I would diagnose this case with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The causes of this type of disorder are not completely known accurately. There are some mental professionals that have their thoughts about how it develops. The professionals have some ideas such as over-the-top categories or styles of parenting or bringing up children. The other cause has been thought to be the child having been brought up in a parenting environment that was extremely given attention and concern. The other idea that has been brought up was the idea that the parent’s need for admiration and acceptance overflows unto the child and the child gets an overconfident sense of their self. There have also been some that believe that some might develop the disorder as a result of the exact opposite of what has just been explained. The treatment is not known exactly, but some therapy or attempts at trying to get the person to relate to others in more positive or loving way are used at times. Psychotherapy is used frequently for this type of disorder. The other option of treatment can sometimes be medication. Case # 3: This case I would diagnose with Somatoform Disorder. Somatoform Disorders can sometimes be caused by certain extreme stresses felt within one’s family environment, the way that the parent’s role-modeled, influences of biological and cultural aspects. The treatment fo this particular disorder can be psychosocial interventions. The other types of treatments are similar to others such as counseling and education on how to control certain recurrent negative or uncomfortable thoughts. Case # 4: I would diagnose with Dissociative Personality Disorder. The reason I would diagnose this case with this personality disorder would be because Karen dissociated herself with the reality of her son being deceased, although she was there physically and knew what happened she did not fully accept it and therefore that might be why she woke up another day and went to her son’s room and panicked because he was not there. The cause of this type of disorder might be because a person cannot come to peace or acceptance of what has actually happened because it might be too painful or traumatic for them to consciously accept or deal with. The treatment for this type of disorder is psychotherapy to manage stress. Psychosocial treatment and medication can sometimes help to alleviate some of the symptoms as well. Case # 5: I would diagnose with Schizophrenia. I would diagnose this condition with Schizophrenia because Tony unrealistically believes himself to be someone else and he does not understand when other people do not understand he actually believes that he someone else. Psychotherapy and medication combined can help treat a person with schizophrenia, although they may not want this type of treatment they can undergo it and use the therapy sessions to be counseled on how to deal with the disorder and help their self live a comfortable life.