Mental Health

Make a diagnosis for the client case presented in the vignette. Specifically, you should identify and list criteria
from the DSM-5 that the client meets. You should also discuss any co-morbid conditions that seem likely.
Justify the diagnosis you are making. Your analysis should take into account cultural, gender, developmental
and lifespan considerations. You should briefly highlight changes from the DSM-IV to DSM-5 (if applicable) to
the diagnosis.
Consult the preface of DSM-5 for help with formatting your diagnosis. You may also find the section on “Use of
the Manual” helpful.
NOTE: As you go about formulating a diagnosis, keep in mind that case vignettes include a good deal of
information — but they do not necessarily include all of the information that might substantiate a diagnosis. In
the field, it’s not uncommon to have incomplete or ambiguous information like in the vignettes. These vignettes
are real client cases and reflect what you may deal with challenges encountered in clinical experience. We also
know diagnosis is not an exact science – it is inherently complex, so do your best job to select a diagnosis you
feel is appropriate based on the information provided. Most importantly, back up your analysis with evidence.
ANSWER THIS QUESTION: Have you thoroughly justified why you are selecting this diagnosis? (see below
for the diagnosis)
Information to be able to answer:
1) PLEASE READ ONLY!!!!
from the attached Barnhill Document: Case 15.1 Doesn’t Know the Rules
Juan D. Pedraza, M.D.
Jeffrey H. Newcorn, M.D.
2) The DSM-5 I am suppose to select and FOCUS on Pg 151. The diagnosis in adjustment disorder.
Disturbance of Conduct: 309.4 (F43.25) With mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct: Both emotional symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety) and
a disturbance of conduct are predominant.
3) Reasons for this selection of diagnosis is becuase of the anger Kyle has and the family history (dad’s
encarceration and other traumas )