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Intervention Amy B
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Intervention Amy B
Section 1
Relevant Symptoms: What psychological, emotional, social, or biological/physiological
symptoms do you observe while listening to the case?
. Bulimia is one of the conditions associated with secret binging. The condition is
associated with consumption of large amount of foods. A person with this disorder have low
control over eating. Purge has been also noted as a primary symptom associated with the
disorder. Purging is featured by a person’s ability to get rid of large amounts of food. Amy
considers weight loss and exercise as a way of addressing the eating disorders. However, the fact
that pinging is a common habit noted raises concerns regarding excessive consumption of food.
Amy's case shows a case of unusual eating behavior. Besides, her response to the
comments about her body raises adverse outcomes to her emotions. Excessive workout, isolation
when eating has been noted for Amy’s case (AIRNIKE555 (2018). Pinging is one of the core
signs attributed to bulimia, Amy’s case also shows this as one of the core challenges that affects
her ability to control her eating schedule. She is most affected by her inability to monitor her
eating habits even after working out to get rid of excess calories. From the beginning of her
conversation, it is evident that staying indoors, lack of social interaction with friends could have
contributed to the Amy’s pinging habits
DSM-5 specifies recurrent cases of binging, compensatory behaviors and self-evaluation
based on body shape as an appropriate way of characterizing the symptoms. The case of Amy
shows a significant aspect and progression of signs and symptoms of eating disorders
(AIRNIKE555, 2018). Amy noted that her body image has been an essential component
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associated with her purging. One of the prevalent signs is eating disorders. Eating disorders are
noted in Amy’s eating behavior is the large consumption of food. Although food consumption is
important after the workout, it is evident that the workout does not facilitate any weight control
achievement
Section 2
Medical Etiology:
Discuss any relevant substances, medications, or medical conditions that
could explain the symptoms from the previous section.
The cause of bulimia remains unknown. On the other hand, many factors are associated
with the development of this condition. Emotional health and societal expectations are
considered to be the primary issues that contribute to bulimia. Amy’s case demonstrates a
situation where genetics and societal expectation have significantly contributed to the condition.
Medication can also contribute to pinging habits. However, Amy’s case is different since no
medications had been administered on the time she started binging.
Biological factors can be associated with bulimia. For example, family history
predisposition to impulsivity and neural sensitivity have been significantly associated with
Bulimia. Dieting factors are also considered to contribute to bulimia. Cases of body size, shape,
negative self-view and history of dieting issues have been found to contribute to bulimia. I think
Amy’s case falls under both dieting and biological factors. The grandmother described a case
where the Amy’s mother had different eating behaviors. Societal perception has also contributed
to the problem. Friends, issues of social media are described as part of the factors of creating a
positive self-image.
Societal dieting and genetic aspects can be attributed to Amy’s bulimia. However,
societal aspect can be ruled out by considering the trend of her response to fat belly deposition.
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Genetic factors cannot be ruled out since Amy’s grandmother describes a case of binging on her
daughter’s early childhood. Considering bulimia from a biological perspective is important in
understanding the nature of behaviors attributed to binging. The unusual behavior exhibited by
Amy with these symptoms is abnormal eating disorders, urge to taste and consume food in large
amounts. Moreover, improper dieting can also cause negative outcomes to an individual’s health.
Section 3
Stressors: Identify any potential stressors that occurred in relation to symptomology
School and surrounding environment were identified as the primary stresses for the
conditions. In one of the episodes, Amy's mother describes a scenario where her friends in school
bullied Amy. This shows that friends and school have significantly contributed to one of the
major stressors to the problem faced by Amy. The rapid outcomes of the patient's interaction with
friends in school were shown to have an impact in determining the way a student responded to
the bullying and personality behaviors toward the disorder.
Discuss the timeline of symptoms to the extent possible, including when the symptoms
began, how long they last, and the frequency at which they come and go.
The symptoms began on the first week after schools opened. It then extended for one
month after the parent noted the eating disorder. From her mother’s perspective, Amy has
different symptoms associated with Bulimia. Firstly, binging and purging are the most prevalent
signs noted from her behavior. Amy’s binging episodes are frequent and associated with tasting
and consumption of food (AIRNIKE555, 2018). Although this is a common behavior among
many people, purging and the number of times food is eaten can be categorized as part of the
symptoms associated with Bulimia.
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Amy reflects on her early years when her body was in good shape. She describes pinging
behavior as one of the common problems affecting her concentration. The look and smell of food
tend to affect her appetite. The urge for eating is also attributed to her idleness and being at
home. Amy noted that, staying indoors affects her ability to control herself over food. Going out
with friends could have enabled her to manage the problem. Besides parents should have also
considered keeping her busy at home. Binging can be a common problem in some families.
However, early identification of the symptoms facilitate recovery from this condition. Therefore,
staying indoors is a major concern regarding Amy’s pinging.
Section 4
Diagnosis: Offer a DSM-5 diagnosis (you can offer more than 1), including DSM-5 code
numbers, relevant subtypes and/or specifiers. Also include the ICD code numbers and the
impact of utilizing the DSM version compared to the ICD version on billing and
epidemiological disease monitoring. Clearly justify your diagnoses by linking the symptoms
to the DSM-5 criteria and to the clinical history. Make sure to address clinically significant
distress and/or functional impairment caused by symptoms for each diagnosis offered.
Binge eating is one of the episodes noted in Amy’s eating habit. Based on DSM-5
criteria, this is one of the criteria that should be met by the patient. Prevention of weight gain,
compensatory purging, body shape issues have been majorly noted through Amy’s description of
pinging episodes. Diagnosis of bulimia aims to understand the eating habits of a patient. If a
patient has lost weight, a physical examination is required to rule out different medical
conditions associated with body loss.
Bulimia is diagnosed when a number of criteria are met. The case of Amy P can be
diagnosed if she engages in binge eating, recurrent steps for preventing weight gain. The
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diagnosis will also aim to understand if the patient experiences episodes of eating and
compensatory purging behaviors. For some cases, a patient can be evaluated by analyzing if they
experience episodes of binge eating and are preoccupied with self-evaluation on weight issues.
Therefore, for diagnosis to be made, the health provider should ensure that disturbance
experienced does not occur exclusively during the episodes of anorexia nervosa.
Bulimia Nervosa diagnosis is achieved using DSM-5. The diagnosis is assigned to
individuals who overeat and use inappropriate measures to prevent weight. The condition is
characterized by eating excessive foods. Amy’s case has met criteria highlighted through this
model. She visits the gym a day after overeating. This behavior is frequently noted especially
when she feels her fat belly has grown. The victims are not in a position to control the amount of
food they consume. Episodes of binges are featured by the victim's excessive consumption of
food.
Physical assessment is considered as a primary component for examining patients with
bulimia. Dental cavities and cases of enamel erosion can emerge as a result of exposure to acid.
Bulimic individuals can also have episodes of vomiting ranges and dehydration. ICD-10 is a
primary tool for classifying Amy’s condition. Based on the diagnosis the condition is severe at 6
out seven.
Section 5
Rule Outs:
Differential Diagnosis: What are potential competing mental health diagnoses
for this client that you can definitely rule out based on what you observed?
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America psychiatric association recommends the diagnostic and statistical manual for
mental disorders (DSM-5) for diagnosing mantra disorders in children. Based on this model,
Amy's symptoms can be assessed. Obsessive-compulsive disorders and related disorders include
substance medication-induced due to other medical conditions. The criteria will be used to
categorize Amy's symptoms.
The symptoms can be rated out 6 out of 10. This is since the
symptoms have not affected her thinking. Besides, disruptive behaviors are not prevalent as far
as Amy's problem is considered to be a serious concern to the parents.
Ruling outs an important aspect facilitated by the DSM-5 tool. Attention deficit disorders
are one of the common problems affecting both children and adults. To rule out this case from
Amy's situation, The DSM-5 will be used regarding the existing symptoms contributing to the
eating disorders. Therefore, analysis based on the criteria outlined by the presented symptoms
will follow the APA guideline.
Amy's mother describes the cases as one of the problems that emerged after joining a new
school. Efforts to address the problem were determined by the actual scenarios that
affected problems faced by the child Prevention strategies aim to mitigate situations that could
expose the victim to more scenarios of eating disorders. One of the steps to prevent the4 problem
is by reducing food intake and limiting her to eat meals on the recommended mealtime.
One of the strengths noted with Amy's situation is the ability to listen and appreciate that
she has a significant problem associated with food consumption. Intraphysical issues and early
relationships can be attributed to the problem. Mental health counseling is an essential step in
assuring the patient of an inappropriate treatment strategy that aims to facilitate an efficient
recovery. Counseling is a concept that aims to create a platform for a client to identify solutions
that can work well as far as recovery and rehabilitation are concerned.
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Section 6
Case Conceptualization
How is it that this person came to have these particular problems?
Amy came to have bulimia after she noted uncontrollable behavior appetite for food.
Exercising and interaction with her friends could have mitigated the problem. Diagnosis can be
challenged by errors and misappropriation of the core symptoms associated with a specific
mental disorder. One of the issues raised in this case was attributed to society's role in responding
to children's mental needs. The scenario further represents situations that require parents and
psychotherapists to utilize collective methods in seeking to address major mental problems faced
by the clients. Understanding underlying complications can be challenging when a client is not
open up to highlight different problems facing them. Besides, identifying the right diagnostic
tool is vital in developing an appropriate method for examining patients' primary symptoms.
What prevention efforts might have mitigated these problems?
Amy presented different information that facilitate efficient diagnosis. For example,
during these binges, she exhibits lacks control over the consumption of foods.
Her mother
further described that the behavior started from early childhood.
Where are these problems stemming from
From her mother’s point of view, dieting and body shape image remained a primary
concern for Amy. However, personality traits, emotions, and thinking patterns can significantly
contribute to bulimia. Thinking patterns can be improved through other psychotherapeutic
measures such as being mindful. Behavioral changes also vary depending on the surrounding.
What cultural factors are relevant to this person’s problems?
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Bulimia Nervosa diagnosis is achieved using DSM-5. The diagnosis is assigned to
individuals who overeat and use inappropriate measures to prevent weight. The condition is
characterized by eating excessive foods. The condition is also attributed to inappropriate methods
of managing weights. As a result, the victims are not in a position to control the amount of food
they consume. Episodes of binges are featured by the victim's excessive consumption of food.
What ethical and legal considerations specific to clinical mental health counseling might be at
play here?
Ethical concerns regarding psychiatric medications should be analyzed based on an
individual. Psychiatric medication is helpful in achieving nutritional rehabilitation. Besides,
nutritional restoration also aims to establish structured meals. Access to nutritional therapy can
have different outcomes since patients respond differently to eating disorders. Amy's scenario
can be rated as a moderate case that requires considerable interventions from a psychotherapist.
Besides, the aspect of weight is a major concern in addressing personality issues regarding the
shape of the body.
You are encouraged to utilize counseling theory to inform this section.
Psychotherapy theory is an important tool that enables the therapist to interpret a client’s
behavior. It is one of the interventions that can be used to manage the case. Family-based
treatment and interpersonal psychotherapy play a significant role in addressing the case of Amy.
Section 7
Treatment Recommendation
What type of intervention/treatment would you implement with the client?
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Medical treatments are important in managing extreme cases of bulimia. Antidepressants
such as fluoxetine are one of the drugs that is used to manage the conditions. Sometimes doctors
recommend antidepressants as part of the medicines used to manage conditions. The effects of
the current interventions described by the mother could have outstanding outcomes if the
symptoms are well-monitored.
What crisis intervention models would have been helpful and when?
Responding to overeating behaviors and keeping Amy outdoors could have been helpful
at initial stage. Treatment interventions have varied effects when it comes to the response
exhibited by the patients. Besides, the approach used by the therapist could also determine
recovery trends. Most of the patients with eating disorders respond to treatment interventions
through a gradual behavior change featured by improvements in behaviors associated with the
eating disorders.
Nutritional therapy is one of the therapies that is used to facilitate the consumption of
healthy foods. It also helps in gaining the right attitude about foods. Nutritional therapy also
creates an opportunity to avoid triggers associated with food. For example, when stress and
boredom trigger binges, healthier methods can be adopted by connecting with family members,
friends, or other people in the community.
If you were working with this client, what would be your treatment goals be
i.
Interact with friends daily.
ii.
Take a glass of water when feeling to eat excessive meals
iii.
Reduce indoor stay
Which counseling theories would you draw upon to help this client?
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the methods where a patient can learn normal
eating habits and watch out for things to binge. Understanding Amy’s behavior based on this
theory will facilitate effective diagnosis and treatment. Besides, irrational thoughts can be
challenged. Family-based interventions also play a significant role in ensuring that amazing
symptoms and causes treat teens with bulimia of the diseases.
Section 8
Prevention
What prevention measures would you employ to assist this client
Bulimia prevention is one of the challenging strategies due to its unknown cause.
However, children can be taught healthy habits. Such strategies include having regular
mealtimes. Promoting a healthy and realistic image is also crucial in discouraging fad dieting.
Therefore, once bulimia has developed, prevention should focus on keeping it from getting
worse from harming a person's body. Although prevention can be difficult, eating disorders can
make this intervention difficult, especially in children that have a challenge in controlling
appetite.
What crisis intervention models would you use to assist this client
Education is one of the primary methods used to handle bulimia. It is one of the primary
choices for treatment when other symptoms like depression are prevalent. Side effects can also
emerge as part of the negative pacts of treatments strategies used by individuals. However, most
bulimics are able to recover from the condition after therapeutic management of the problem.
Providing an opportunity for a client to master different methods of handling the eating disorder
is essential in facilitating recovery. Personality is one of the factors that determine an individual's
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ability to recover from a specific condition. Attitude is a component of personality. Thus,
education will create awareness and change perceptions regarding one's eating habits and
inappropriate weight monitoring practices.
Would the person benefit from psychotropic medications? Why and why not
The medication relieves anxiety. I think this medication is important in helping Amy
reduce her expectations on body shape and concerns of self-image. On the other hand, the drug’s
side effects could threaten her ability to gain sleep. Bulimia has been shown to affect more
women than men. The report from the association further shows that America suffers from
bulimia at some point in its life. The condition can have various outcomes that affect an
individual's well-being, thus negatively impacting their social life.
Name the medication strategies that are found effective in the treatment of this disorder and are
reasonably connected to the diagnoses and symptoms
Bulimia is considered to be a comorbid condition associated with other psychological
disorders. Most of the people suffering from bulimia and anxiety experience symptoms of
psychological condition. For example, substance abuse is commonly comorbid with bulimia.
Bulimic abuse substances such as tobacco and alcohol and stimulants tend to have severe effects
on an individual's health. Almost half of the individuals affected with Bulimia exhibit dynamic
episodes of post-traumatic stress.
Section 9
Personal Reaction
What are your personal reactions to this case?
I believe that bulimia can be managed by incorporating different methods of bulimia
prevention. Prevention is one of the interventions that facilitate an individual's ability to stay
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away from diseases. Awareness is one of the key factors that will improve an individual's ability
to battle the condition. Understanding the patients' underlying condition is also essential in
monitoring the progression of the condition. Amy’s case Represents instances that can be
prevented by behavioral, physical, and cognitive management. Parental interventions also
facilitate effective reinforcement of health improvement strategies
What was it like for you to try to diagnose this case? What was easy for you and what was more
of a struggle with this case study?
Amy’s case was not easy to diagnose. Different people have different symptoms of
bulimia. Changes in body and behavior are common among many people with the condition.
Low self-esteem dissatisfaction faction with the body shaper and fear of becoming overweight
can also contribute to cases of bulimia. I think staying indoors is a core factor that contributes to
bulimia. Besides, someone with the condition may not lose much weight. Therefore, it is harder
to determine the outcomes and threatening weight gain issues associated with the disorder.
Physical examination is vital in providing the right interventions. Treatment requires a team of
medical, medical, and nutritional interventions and healthy eating patterns. Mental professionals
will therefore get the opportunity to restore health and proper eating patterns through an
appropriate diagnostic tool.
I think have a primary role in monitoring their children’s eating habits. The primary
symptoms noted include overeating and experiencing loss of control of eating habits. Being
extremely concerned with weight and body shape determines a person that has bulimia. Being on
extra exercise can also contribute to the core symptoms associated with bulimia. Vomiting,
misusing laxatives, and fasting for a period of time further determine a person with bulimia.
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Reference
AIRNIKE555 (2018). Intervention S08E16 - Amy P.
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x76khln
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