In the textbook case example of Janine, presenting concerns included a depressive disorder, family conflicts, and psychosocial stressors of unemployment, medical diagnosis of diabetes, and poverty. Therefore the primary treatment goal is:
a. reduction in depressive symptoms.
b. resolution of family conflicts.
c. solution of unemployment and poverty problems.
d. improved adjustment to diagnosis of diabetes.
e. Not enough information to determine
Question 2
Which of the following might be used to record mode of treatment?
a. decrease in anti-depressant medication dosage
b. alleviate depressed mood and return to previous level of functioning
c. meet with psychiatrist to evaluate for anti-depressant medication
d. Not enough information to determine