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Cox, Introduction to Social Work, 3e SAGE Publishing, 2022 Case Study Chapter 9: Mental Health Jackie was a very bright young woman. During high school and college, she excelled at computer science and exhibited a love and flair for fashion. The summer that she contemplated returning to graduate school, Jackie’s parents noticed she was exhibiting some bizarre behaviors. She claimed to hear voices and see things that were not there. In addition, Jackie’s hygiene became less important to her and she obsessed about colors and Princess Diana. After a complete biopsychosocial assessment with the family’s doctor and a recommended local mental health specialist, Jackie was deemed to have a mental challenge that was labeled as both a disability and schizophrenia. Soon thereafter, to occupy her days, Jackie became active in NAMI and was on NAMI’s Speaker’s Bureau. Jackie also enjoyed making crafts for her nieces and nephew. She also capably managed the Cheer Fund at her family’s local church. 1. What type of support might social workers need to provide to Jackie, her parents, and her siblings? a. I would most suggest therapy throughout the transition for both Jackie and her family. It can be very hard to go through this diagnosis and it is important for her siblings and parents to have support as they support Jackie. It may also be a good family activity to all volunteer together. 2. Besides volunteering for NAMI, what else might Jackie do with her time? a. If she likes fashion, I would connect her with a local store that may be interested in having an employee a few days a week. It would be a way for her to have a sense of purpose and enjoy her job while learning. 3. Where can Jackie and her family find more information about mental health disorders and their treatment? a. Their therapist would be a great resource, as well as the various mental health organizations that provide education and support, such as NAMI. It would be a great way for them to understand her diagnosis and learn more about her behavior, as she has been diagnosed with schizophrenia at the normal time that symptoms appear in women – mid 20s. 4. If Jackie’s condition worsens, what might be an appropriate response from her family? From her clinical social worker? a. If she isn’t receiving medical treatment already, I would suggest that she go on a medication to help manage her symptoms and regulate her mental health.

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