A 12-year-old patient has severe anxiety that significantly…
A 12-year-old patient has severe anxiety that significantly interferes with school attendance, peer relationships, and family functioning. After completing the evaluation, the PMHNP determines that the child requires active treatment. Which treatment approach has the strongest evidence for a child with significant functional impairment from an anxiety disorder?
Read DetailsA 15-year-old adolescent presents with worsening irritabilit…
A 15-year-old adolescent presents with worsening irritability, social withdrawal, decreased academic performance, insomnia, and loss of interest in usual activities. The adolescent has a family history of major depression and reports recent bullying at school. Which assessment approach would provide the most comprehensive evaluation for major depressive disorder?
Read DetailsA patient with severe major depressive disorder states, “My…
A patient with severe major depressive disorder states, “My family is poor because I ruined everything. I deserve to be punished, and I know the government is preparing to arrest me for what I have done.” Which interpretation is most appropriate?
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A patient with major depressive disorder reports intermittent thoughts that “it would be easier not to wake up” but denies a current plan or intent. The patient has no previous suicide attempts, identifies family as a strong source of support, and discusses plans to attend a child’s graduation next month. Which documentation by the PMHNP is most appropriate?
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