1. What specific symptoms are reported in the case? Provide a comprehensive enumeration.2. Based on the information provided, what is your provisional diagnosis of the patient/client’s condition? Justify your answer.3. What other information is necessary to confirm the suggested diagnosis? Are there any other disorders or medical conditions that should be ruled out?4. Are there any factors in the patient’s history that might contribute to the development of the disorder? Please identify the factor(s) and explain how they influenced the condition.5. What treatment approaches or interventions could be effective for the diagnosed disorder(s)? Meet David, a 31-year-old marketing executive who schedules a consultation with a mental healthprofessional due to concerns about difficulties in his personal and professional life. David reports a recentand persistent inability to achieve and maintain an erection which has led to strained relationships withhis partner. He thinks his partner is planning to break up with him soon because he is not meeting hersexual needs. Additionally, he describes feeling over pressure at work with constant deadlines andnetworking events contributing to heightened stress levels. As the mental health professional exploresDavid's history, it becomes evident that his mood experiences significant fluctuations. There are periodsof elevated mood where David feels invincible, engages in impulsive spending and takes on ambitious workprojects. However, these episodes are followed by periods of deep sadness, hopelessness and noticeabledecrease in energy. These mood swings have been occurring for several years, impacting his overall lifefunctioning. David acknowledges that during his elevated moods, he tends to engage in risky behaviorssuch as initiating numerous business ventures and making decisions without careful consideration.

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Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

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1. What specific symptoms are reported in the case? Provide a comprehensive enumeration.

2. Based on the information provided, what is your provisional diagnosis of the patient/client’s condition? Justify your answer.

3. What other information is necessary to confirm the suggested diagnosis? Are there any other disorders or medical conditions that should be ruled out?

4. Are there any factors in the patient’s history that might contribute to the development of the disorder? Please identify the factor(s) and explain how they influenced the condition.

5. What treatment approaches or interventions could be effective for the diagnosed disorder(s)?