MUST USED ATTACHED TEMPLATE MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK
Refer back to the movie you selected and watched or the case study you read during Topic 1. Consider the character you selected or the person from the case study and complete a biopsychosocial assessment about your selected person using the provided biopsychosocial template. Only complete Part 1 of the template, as Part 2 will be completed later in the course.
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This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:
25) Gather data systematically from the client and other available collateral sources, using screening instruments and other methods that are sensitive to age, culture and gender. At a minimum, data should include: current and historic substance use; health, mental health, and substance-related treatment history; mental status; and current social, environmental, and/or economic constraints on the client’s ability to follow-through successfully with an action plan.
32) Based on an initial action plan, take specific steps to initiate an admission or referral, and ensure follow-through.
33) Select and use comprehensive assessment instruments that are sensitive to age, gender and culture, and which address: (a) History of alcohol and other drug use (b) Health, mental health, and substance-related treatment history (c) History of sexual abuse or other physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, and/or other significant trauma (d) Family issues (e) Work history and career issues (f) Psychological, emotional, and world-view concerns (g) Physical and mental health status (h) Acculturation, assimilation, and cultural identification(s) (i) Education and basic life skills (j) Socio-economic characteristics, lifestyle, and current legal status (k) Use of community resources (l) Behavioral indicators of problems in the domains listed above.
58) Confirm the client’s eligibility for admission and continued readiness for treatment/change.
59) Complete necessary administrative procedures for admission to treatment.
111) Prepare accurate and concise screening, intake, and assessment reports.
Case Study
David is a 49-year-old married man with two adult children. He has been married for 21 years. He has been employed as a metallurgical engineer in a local steel mill for 20 years. David noted he use to enjoyment going to work, but now, he states some days he would rather just stay home. David married his high school sweetheart. He describes their relationship as “typical.” They eat meals and attend family gatherings together but do little else as a couple. David use to spend his spare time reading, playing golf, and watching TV. For the last 6 months, David has felt blue and his appetite has decreased. He stated he doesn’t have any desire to do any of things he use to enjoy and would rather spend time alone in his bedroom. David complained of irritability and low energy. Within the last 2 months, David noted he has experienced more physical pain in his back and neck area. Because he has not been sleeping well, David drinks more at night. He stated that when he was younger, he use to drink more frequently but now he only drinks two or three beers per night. Sometimes, he feels like life is hardly worth living. David has tried to “snap himself” out of this sour mood, but nothing seems to work. David oldest son stated he is concerned his father may need to go see a doctor, because his father appears to be acting usual. David stated that his sister used to have similar problems. He is resistant to going to see a doctor and believes his mood will eventually improve.
David’s sister Lisa has struggled with depression for over 10 years. She is currently seeing a psychiatrist and a counselor. In the past, Lisa reported an increase in emotional and physical fatigue, low mood, increased weight gain, and disrupted sleep. Lisa has a negative outlook and states that when things are looking up, something always goes terribly wrong.
Template ____ Part 2 (Topic 3)
Name: David Date: 1/3/2020 DOB: 30/1/1971
Age: 49 Start Time: 10.00a.m End Time: 11.00a.m
Identifying Information:
David, a 49-year-old married man with two adult children. He has worked as a metallurgical engineer for 20 years. He is married to his high school sweetheart and describes their relationship as typical. He no longer enjoys his work like he used to before and spends time alone in his bedroom.
Presenting Problem:
David is 49 years old and has worked as a metallurgical engineer for 20 years. He used to enjoy going to work, but he no longer enjoys going to work. Instead, he prefers to stay at home and spends most of the time alone in his room. His appetite has decreased and he does not enjoy doing the things he used to enjoy doing like reading and playing golf. He does not spend a lot of time with his wife as a couple except during meal times and when attending family meetings. He has been experiencing back and neck pain in the last 2 months. He drinks two or three beers during the night because he has difficulties with sleep. He has also developed a bad temper and refuses to seek medical help.
Life Stressors:
He did not mention anything that could be stressing him like a divorce or any loss. He did mention that he does not spend a lot of time with his wife and that he prefers to spend his time alone in his room.
Substance Use: FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No
David takes 2 or 3 bottles of beer every night. He used to drink a lot when he was younger.
Addictions (i.e., gambling, pornography, video gaming)
David did not describe any addictions. He only described his drinking problem since he was young. He stated that he was drinking 2 to 3 beers a night.
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Medical/Mental Health Hx/Hospitalizations:
David has been experiencing back and neck pain for the last two months. He has been experiencing difficulties with sleep and as a result, he takes two to three beers every night to cope with this situation. Sometimes he experiences feelings of unworthiness. His family, in particular, his sister Lisa, has struggled with depression for the last 10 years and is currently seeing a psychiatrist and a counselor.
Abuse/Trauma:
David did mention being abused by anyone at home or at work. He seems to have enjoyed a good relationship with his family and his workmates. He has enjoyed going to work all those 20 years he has been working. He has also been enjoying playing golf, reading and watching TV.
Social Relationships:
David has a wife and two children. He also has a sister who is struggling with depression. He meets with his family members during family gatherings. He enjoyed playing golf, reading and watching TV until recently when he stopped enjoying doing the things he loved doing.
Family Information:
David lives with his wife and two children. He says that he does not spend a lot of quality time with his wife except when taking their meals and attending family meetings. He has an elder sister called Lisa who has depression and other family members that he meets during family meetings.
Spiritual:
David never mentioned anything about attending church or any religious meetings.
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Suicidal:
David does not show any signs of being suicidal. He has never attempted suicide and is not a threat to others. He does not exhibit dangerous behavior that can harm him or others.
Homicidal:
David did not show any homicidal signs. He did not talk about wanting to kill anyone or any intent of taking revenge on someone, whether at work or at home. The only thing he talked about was his bad temper.