Case Study week6

Sometimes, the negative effects of a psychological disorder impact those who are close to the patient. Which of the following is a highly negative consequence that someone close to Giancarlo may experience?

Giancarlo's girlfriend may contract a sexually transmitted infection from him.

Hannah's condition has affected more than her ability to sleep. She is unable to keep a job and has also experienced relationship problems with friends and family. Surprisingly, Hannah may interpret some of these changes as positive, leading to the perpetuation of her symptoms. Which of the following would be an example of this?

Hannah is getting solicitous attention from her parents and grandmother.

How does Giancarlo's negative mood state disrupt his physical functioning?

He has difficulty sleeping and constantly feels exhausted.

Some of the symptoms associated with various bipolar and related disorders are summarized below. Indicate which symptoms are clearly present in Giancarlo's case.

Increase in goal-directed activity during positive mood swings Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day during negative mood swings Inflated sense of self-esteem or grandiosity during positive mood swings

Some of the symptoms associated with somatic symptom and related disorders are listed below. Indicate which symptoms are clearly present in Hannah's case.

Significant distress about symptoms Preoccupation with the seriousness of one's symptoms

According to the full diagnostic criteria listed by the DSM-5 for bipolar and related disorders (not just the symptoms highlighted in the previous question), Giancarlo's symptoms are most consistent with a diagnosis of _____.

bipolar I disorder

Based on the full diagnostic criteria listed by the DSM-5 for somatic symptom and related disorders, Hannah's symptoms appear to be most consistent with a diagnosis of _____.

somatic symptom disorder