1.Bipolar Disorder vs. Depression
How would you apply the DSM-IV-TR decision tree for assessing a client who has been referred to you for a depressive episode? How do you think this plan would enable you to decide between the diagnosis of major depressive disorder and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder?
Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:
Described how the DSM-V takes the diagnostician through the steps to come up with a diagnosis of a client.
Described how the DSM-V helps a clinician differentiate between major depressive episode and bipolar disorder.
Supported your response with references, texts, articles, and experience.
2. Generalized Anxiety
How do symptoms of depression and anxiety overlap or mimic each other, particularly in terms of affecting performance factors?
Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:
Identified and described both shared symptomatology of depression and anxiety and the different manifestations of the two.
Described how each of these mental illnesses affects performance.
Supported your response with references, texts, articles, and experience.