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Anna, Adolescent Dyslexia
Visibly anxious, high school teenager Anna starts off the interview divulging that she’s not happy and “Mondays are hard.” Anna currently has headaches and her
Chase, Schizophrenia, Psychotic Episode, Auditory Hallucination without Paranoia
While Chase talks to the interviewer he occasionally bursts out laughing and
Claire, Opioid Use Disorder, Depression Assessment
Claire describes her mood as decent though lately she feels more overwhelmed than passionate about her work. Claire used to love to read,
Dan, Adolescent Cannabis Use
Dan, teen, currently exhibits signs of moderate cannabis intoxication. Dan tells the nurse that he sometimes drives under the influence of marijuana, and it’s apparent
Jessica, Bipolar I, Current Manic State and Remarkable Hypersexuality
The female patient, Jessica, is in a manic state with high physical energy and
Mr. Smith, Dementia, Suspect Vascular
Mr. Smith is an 80 year old male living with his son and daughter in-law after having a stroke (no residual). Mr. Smith’s recent memory is impaired
Natalie, Adolescent Depression
Natalie exhibits a flat, nearly blank expression, makes poor eye contact and often seems on the verge of tears. Natalie is here because she told her dad that
Paul, Adolescent Depression
Paul, late teens, exudes all the confidence on the outside that he lacks on the inside. Deep pain lurks beneath every smile. Paul reveals that he watched
Ryan, Adolescent Panic Disorder
Ryan was brought to the hospital after having a panic attack in the parking lot of a movie theater, during which he felt he was going to die.
Scott, Bipolar II
Scott, a male chef working for a family of 2 adults and 4 children was brought into the hospital by his boyfriend after exhibiting hypomania, intrusive behavior,
Susan, Alzheimer’s Dementia
Susan is 75 years old, young looking Caucasian female, with advanced stage Alzheimer’s Dementia. She exhibits agitation, poor judgment,
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mild with Expert Analysis
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Moderate with Expert Analysis
Our Subject Expert discusses and analyzes the video Autism Spectrum Disorder, Moderate.
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Moderate Severe; Traumatized Presentation with Expert Analysis
Our Subject Expert discusses and analyzes the video Autism Spectrum Disorder, Moderate Severe Traumatized Presentation.
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Severe with Expert Analysis
Our Subject Expert discusses and analyzes the video Autism Spectrum Disorder, Severe.
Not on the Autism Spectrum with Expert Analysis
Our Subject Expert discusses and analyzes the video Not on the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Shannon, Opioid Use Disorder
Shannon came in to visit Dr. Lindsay today because she is “tired of being homeless” and was nearly sexually assaulted when she was sleeping on the street in a tent by a self-storage center. During the interview, Shannon details her trajectory from the time she was a high school cheerleader 10 years to her present […]
Opioid Use Disorder, Co-Occuring Disorder Assessment
In this assessment, Shannon elaborates about her family, the pressure they put on her as a teenager, and how that came influenced her decisions later in life. Shannon describes experiencing intrusive thoughts, having a poor body image growing up, and dealing with
Opioid Use Disorder Family History Assessment
Shannon grew up in a middle to upper class neighborhood. Though she had friends growing up and always wanted to fit in, on the inside she describes never feeling as if she belonged. Shannon also shares about her first boyfriend Brandon.
Opioid Use Disorder Safety Assessment
Shannon answers questions related to her drug use, risky behavior and whether she shares needles.
Opioid Use Disorder Suicide Assessment V1
Shannon answers questions about past experiences cutting and her suicide attempts when she was living on the streets.
Opioid Use Disorder Suicide Assessment V2
Shannon discusses instances in high school when she self-harmed, specifically cutting herself. Ultimately, she stopped cutting herself when she discovered prescription opioids and began taking them regularly. Shannon has attempted suicide in the past by overdosing on her drugs but then woke up in the hospital and realized it was a
Opioid Use Disorder Trauma Assessment
Shannon has experienced several different types of trauma in her life from witnessing people die from overdosing on the street to her cheerleading injury in high school that led to her prescription drug addiction. When questioned in regards to sexual abuse, Shannon shares that her first high school boyfriend Brandon would hurt her
Anorexia Nervosa Binge-Eating Purging
Amanda knows she is not healthy. She is close to being emaciated. Her slender frame reveals that she is well below a normal, healthy weight.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Daniel talks to Dr. Lindsey about school, his excellent grades, his friend Justin, his interest in Legos and how he’s currently feeling: mad.
Bipolar I Disorder with Mood-Congruent Psychotic Features
Mr. Loman displays symptoms consistent with an episode of mania.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Katie and her mother have come to visit the therapist today based on Katie’s reoccurring tantrums and difficult behaviors.
Major Depressive Disorder, Severe, with Peripartum Onset
Mrs. Tilman recently gave birth to her first child and has come to see the doctor.
Stimulant Use Disorder, Severe, Cocaine
Lisa arrives at the emergency room because her addiction issues with cocaine (crack cocaine) have gotten out of control.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Sexual Assault
Kristina is hesitant to see the doctor, unsure if anything can help her current nightmare.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Police Officer)
Jessica, a police officer, did not recognize the signs of suicide for a call she responded to.
PTSD with Traumatic Brain Injury
This training title shows Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Traumatic Brain Injury.
Mental Status Exam
During mental status examination, Virgil is anxious and fidgety, often with pauses in his speech.
Suicide Assessment
In questioning, Josh admits to having had suicidal thoughts in the past.
Insomnia Due to a Medical Condition
A young woman describes having had a benign tumor. Since cancer runs in her family, she had a hysterectomy. As follow-up, her gynecologist treated her with hormonal replacement, until the patient learned that hormonal treatment may cause cancer similar to the cancer her mother experienced. Three months ago, she stopped
Insomnia Due to a Mental Disorder; Major Depressive Disorder in Partial Remission; Relationship Distress with Spouse or Intimate Partner
A young woman tells how as a child, her mother made her see a psychiatrist. Now, she is in college and is seeking help on her own. She tells of problems with a boyfriend, who she followed to college,
G47.01 Insomnia Due to a Medical Condition
A young woman describes having had a benign tumor. Since cancer runs in her family, she had a hysterectomy. As follow-up, her gynecologist treated her with hormonal replacement, until the patient learned that hormonal treatment may cause cancer similar to the cancer her mother experienced. Three months ago, she stopped
F51.05 Insomnia Due to a Mental Disorder; F33.41 Major Depressive Disorder in Partial Remission; Z63.0 Relationship Distress with Spouse or Intimate Partner V61.10
A young woman tells how as a child, her mother made her see a psychiatrist. Now, she is in college and is seeking help on her own. She tells of problems with a boyfriend, who she followed to college,
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