Biopsychosocial Assessment: Case Study Analysis

Running head: REPORT
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Presenting problem.....................................................................................................................3
History of presenting problem...................................................................................................4
Mental Health History................................................................................................................4
Social History.............................................................................................................................5
Legal Involvement.....................................................................................................................6
Substance Abuse History...........................................................................................................7
Treatment Recommendations.....................................................................................................7
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................8
References..................................................................................................................................9

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Executive summary
The biopsychosocial model encompasses an interdisciplinary approach that takes into
consideration the interrelation between psychology, biology, and socio-environmental
factors. This model particularly evaluates the impact of these factors on health, disease and
human development. This report contains a critical analysis of a case study involving the
Banks family, and also elucidates the underlying reasons behind their presenting complaints
by linking them to different theories.

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Introduction
Biopsychosocial interviews are commonly referred to as assessments that are
generally conducted by counsellors and therapists, at the commencement of psychotherapy,
and help in evaluating the social, psychological and biological factors that are largely
responsible for contributing to the problems faced by a client (Hodgson, Lamson &
Kolobova, 2016). The different components of this assessment encompass physiological
pathology (bio), emotions, thoughts and behaviour, fear, coping mechanism, and avoidance
beliefs (psycho), and socio-economic, cultural, and socio-environmental factors such as,
family circumstances, work issues, and benefits/economics (Santos et al., 2018). This report
will elaborate on different psychological theories and framework, with the aim of elucidating
the psychological status of the Banks family.
Presenting problem
Tom Banks has been referred for the assessment owing to the fact that he is seeking
psychological assistance and has been found to ask for food vouchers and help with
electricity and gas payments. He displays indifferent mood and anhedonia. He also presents
signs and symptoms of apathy or lack of interest in life activities, following the episode of his
wife being diagnosed with depression. Some of his presenting problems include lack of
motivation or passion for work, irritability, and diminished willingness or emotions. In
contrast, his wife Jenny has been diagnosed with depression. Some of her symptoms include
feeling miserable or down under most circumstances, frustration, lack of confidence,
indecisiveness, disappointment, and sadness. In addition, owing to the fact that Tom is
currently unemployed, he is perturbed by the financial stress and finding it difficult to
manage their household expenses. Furthermore, diagnosis of Down’s syndrome in Christie
has created a significant impact on her life, and greatly hindered her emotional and physical