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Case Study on Formative Essay Plan

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Added on  2021-05-31

Case Study on Formative Essay Plan

   Added on 2021-05-31

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Running Head: FORMATIVE ESSAY PLAN: CASE STUDY1 Formative Essay Plan: Case StudyName Institution Date
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FORMATIVE ESSAY PLAN: CASE STUDY2Formative Essay Plan Student NameMatriculation NumberSummary of case study:Case Study outline: Mentally Ill, 87 Woman (Depression)Mrs. Jennifer who is 87 years old has been living with her 20-year-old nephew at her home forthe last two years following her husband's demise. She had been married for 62 years and when asked about her relationship with her husband, Mrs. Jennifer describes it as very loving and affectionate. She even vividly remembers and narrates their youthful dates and says that she really misses his company very much. Before her retirement, Mrs. Jennifer had worked as an elementary teacher for 50 years. She still enjoys her pension to date. Mrs. Jennifer and her husband had had six children together but three has since died from road accidents and different complications. The other three are busy with their families in different cities in Singapore. As such Mrs. Jennifer's only accomplice is her 20-year-old nephew; Brian and Bingo (dog) her longtime pet. However, a carer; Maria often visits Mrs. Jennifer to see how she progresses with her life. Some 20 years ago, Mrs. Jennifer had been diagnosed with depression after the death of her two daughters in a very traumatizing road accident. She had since moved on after being subjected to psychotherapy by a local psychiatrist. However, in the recent past, Mrs. Jennifer has been showcasing strange behaviors and has been her heard talk in her dreams. She complains of mixed intrusive thoughts and nightmares and has had difficulty to concentrate during the day. She also reports of sleeping intermittently. Of late, she has distanced herself from the social scene and has spent most of her time indoors. Most of the time she looks gloomy and distressed and for the last two weeks has had an eating problem leading to her
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