For your first 2 case studies, you will be viewing “client
videos using Symptom Media, the link is provided here
and in the course. You MUST be logged into Post
University’s Library to access the videos. Here is the link
https://symptommedia-com.postu.idm.oclc.org/film=
library.
You will be required to choose two (2) different mental
disorders for the first 2 case study assignments.
For case study 1 you will select a video from Volume 2
using only the DSM 5 videos and not ICD 10.
For case study 2 you will select a video from Volume 1 or 3
using only the DSM 5 videos and not ICD 10.
Please take notes as you would if the individual was sitting
in front of you as a client. You are to utilize the data you
collect on the client to develop your own case study report
(Case Study 1 and Case Study 2), and you will submit the
completed case study report template. For all three of
your case study reports, you are to use the Case Study
Report Template. More information to help is at the
bottom of this document.
In Case Study 3, you will acquire DSM 5 clinical
information by viewing of a movie of your choice. Based on
the information you gather from the movie, you will be
asked to complete your third, and most thorough case
study report. See the “Case Study Guidelines” document
for additional information. Please be sure to select a movie
where you believe that a character exhibits symptoms
which can lead to a diagnosis.
To give you an idea of how to complete the Case Study
Report Template, an intake history and corresponding
sample case study reports for a fictitious client, Alan, will
be provided. In addition, be aware that these templates
are not complete and do not include scholarly sources.
For your reports, use the DSM-5 for the sections titled:
Clinical & Personality Disorders and Other Conditions
That May Be the Focus of Clinical Attention (DSM 5)
– Clinician Scores from the WHODAS 2.0; (DSM 5 p.747-
748)
For the Etiology, Prognosis, and Recommendations
sections:
– Include at least a minimum of three scholarly journal
sources (total number for all sections)
• Be sure to tie the Etiology and Prognosis sections directly
to your client. In other words, do not write a ‘research
paper-like summary. Instead write a 4-6 sentence
narrative pointing out how the literature supports your
clinical judgment regarding the etiology of the client’s
condition and their prognosis for treatment moving
forward.