Psychology Case Studies: Diagnostic Impressions and Clinical Analysis

This assignment provides diagnostic impressions for several psychological case studies. Case 1D involves Rosa, diagnosed with Delusional Disorder (Erotomanic subtype) and employment-related problems, stemming from her delusions about a relationship with Mr. Bennett. Case 3B features Edna, diagnosed with Gambling Disorder, problems related to living alone, bereavement, and phase of life issues, driven by her casino trips and loneliness. Case 4B presents Lisa, diagnosed with Panic Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder (mild), along with parent-child relational problems and distress due to her parents' relationship issues. The diagnoses are supported by specific diagnostic criteria and consideration of differential diagnoses, referencing the DSM and psychotherapy treatment planners. The document is contributed by a student to be published on the website Desklib, a platform providing AI-based study tools for students.

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Case 1D Rosa
Diagnostic impressions
297.1 (F22) Delusional Disorder with subtype Erotomanic
V62.29 (256.9) Other Problems related to Employment
The client has been diagnosed as 297.1 (F22) Delusional Disorder with subtype
Erotomania; this is defined as having a number of delusional states which involve real life
situations; this delusional states occur for more than one month within the affected. The client
reports that she had left her previous loveless relationship with her previous husband in
Florida to marry Mr. Bennett. Investigating the client’s family in Florida, it is revealed that
Rosa had expressed a mutual relationship between her and Mr. Bennett. The client did not
report any symptoms of anxiety or depression when brought to the inpatient unit. Therefore
she did not have schizophrenic outbursts. Her cooperative behaviour shows that the client did
not have any bizarre mood swings. The client expressed details about how she and Mr.
Bennett have maintained a consistent distant relationship for the last three years. Physical
examination revealed that the client had a delusion of being pregnant with Mr. Bennett’s
child. This shows that the client reports are consistent with the diagnostic criteria A, B, C, D,
E (Arlington, 2013). Other conditions requiring a focus are V62.29 (256.9) Other Problems
related to Employment. This may be due to the client being fired by her boss, Mr. Bennett.
Case 3B Edna
Diagnostic impressions
312.31 (F63.0) Gambling Disorder
V60.3 (Z60.2) Problem Related to Living Alone
V62.82 (Z63.4) Uncomplicated Bereavement

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V62.89 (Z60.0) Phase of Life Problems
The client has been diagnosed with 312.31 (F63.0) Gambling Disorder. This underlies
a total of ten criteria which determines the level of disorder progression. The client Edna
reports that she feels excitement about her casino trips and that she loved to win money by
setting a higher limit in comparison to her previous casino wins. She expresses huge
excitement while discussing about her biweekly casino trips. However, her expression
becomes dull while discussing about her children. She tends to lie before her children for her
gambling, although she does not like lying to her children. She further reports that she
worries about how to spend her time without a work life, she therefore does not prefer to take
retirement in this worry. She reports that her children continue to stay separated, therefore she
does not like loneliness. She prefers to work during her loneliness. The client meets
diagnostic criteria 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. She does not meet the criteria for differential
diagnosis related to other mental or personality disorders (Jongsma, Peterson & Bruce, 2014).
She reported irritability due to cancellation of any casino trip. Other conditions that require
attention are V62.89 (Z60.0) Phase of Life Problems; this may be due to her difficult life
phases during her transition from a complete motherhood to an empty house when she feels
loneliness. V62.82 (Z63.4) Uncomplicated Bereavement and V60.3 (Z60.2) Problem Related
to Living Alone also require focus.
Case 4B Lisa
Diagnostic impressions
300.01 (F41.0) panic disorder
292.21 (F32.0) Major Depressive Disorder, mild
V61.20 (Z62.820) Parent-Child Relational Problem

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V61.29 (Z62.898) Child Affected by Parent Relationship Distress
The client has been diagnosed with 300.01 (F41.0) Panic Disorder which means that
the client has frequent panic attacks due to fear and discomfort reaching to higher levels. The
client reports that she suffers from fast heartbeat, chest discomfort, dizziness and she has a
fear of losing control. The client further reports that she suffers from a persistent fear that she
might develop panic attacks when around her friends. She also reports of her distressed
behaviour when her dog was bitten by her father. She reports that her panic attacks last for
two minutes, however, it seems to her as if those symptoms have been continuing for long
hours. She reports that she suffered extreme turmoil due to her parents’ arguments amongst
them. The client expresses guilt because of her presence within the family. She reports that
she feels extremely sad all throughout the day. The client meets the diagnostic criteria A 1, 4,
5, 6, 8, 12; B 1, 2; C and D. The client does not meet the criteria for differential diagnosis of
personality changes, behavioral changes, and psychosocial trauma.
The client is also diagnosed with 292.21 (F32.0) Major Depressive Disorder, mild;
she suffers from depressing episodes during the entire day. She even suffers from difficulty to
sleep. A feeling of worthlessness has been reported by the client. The client expresses guilt of
her presence and that her presence is a cause of her parents’ divorce in life. She reports that a
recurrent thought The client meets the diagnostic criteria A, Ba, Bb, Bc, Ca, Cb, Cf. The
client does not meet the criteria of differential diagnosis for major depression disorder, stress
conditions. Other conditions that need attention are V61.20 (Z62.820) Parent-Child
Relational Problem and -V61.29 (Z62.898) Child Affected by Parental Relationship Distress.
This is possibly due to her distressing mental conditions as a result of her parents’ divorce.
She faces relational disturbances with her parents.

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References
Arlington, VA. (2013). American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual
of mental disorders (5th edition).
Jongsma, A. E., Peterson, L. M., & Bruce, T. J. (2014). The complete adult psychotherapy
treatment planner. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley& Sons, Inc.