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What is the diagnosis that the psychiatrist gave to the client?
What is the diagnosis that the psychiatrist gave to the client?
What was the client's initial fear that led to her agoraphobia?
What was the client's initial fear that led to her agoraphobia?
What is the client's family background?
What is the client's family background?
What was the result of the client's consultation at the psychological counseling center?
What was the result of the client's consultation at the psychological counseling center?
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What were some of the client's childhood experiences that might have contributed to her agoraphobia?
What were some of the client's childhood experiences that might have contributed to her agoraphobia?
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What were some of the client's characteristics that were mentioned in the text?
What were some of the client's characteristics that were mentioned in the text?
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What was the cause of the client's headache during high school?
What was the cause of the client's headache during high school?
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True or false: Mary has always been anxious and fearful about leaving her home?
True or false: Mary has always been anxious and fearful about leaving her home?
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True or false: Mary's agoraphobia began after she had a panic attack at a mall?
True or false: Mary's agoraphobia began after she had a panic attack at a mall?
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True or false: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication helped Mary to gradually expose herself to situations that previously made her anxious?
True or false: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication helped Mary to gradually expose herself to situations that previously made her anxious?
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What is the recommended treatment for Mary's agoraphobia?
What is the recommended treatment for Mary's agoraphobia?
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What is the impact of Mary's agoraphobia on her life?
What is the impact of Mary's agoraphobia on her life?
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What coping strategies does Mary develop for dealing with anxiety?
What coping strategies does Mary develop for dealing with anxiety?
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Study Notes
Case Study: Agoraphobia Diagnosis in a 19-Year-Old Female Client
- The client is a 19-year-old female sophomore who is the only child of her family.
- She is physically healthy and has no family history of major physical and mental illness.
- Her parents work outside the home, and the family economy is average.
- The client expressed sudden fear during a PE class in an open ground about 3 months ago, which developed into a fear of staying alone in open spaces, crossing the road alone, taking an elevator, riding a bicycle, taking a car, and traveling by plane.
- The client was scared of being in danger of life and becoming mentally crazy.
- She had a headache during high school, which was diagnosed as a result of study pressure.
- She had consultation at the psychological counseling center for one time and felt relieved after taking some vitamin C tablets, but her headache and fear symptoms did not go away.
- The client was raised by various people in her childhood due to the absence of her parents, and her mother was strict with her and had high expectations.
- She showed characteristics of high self-esteem, pursuit of perfection, independence, and paying attention to others' evaluation.
- The psychiatrist diagnosed the client with Agoraphobia (without panic disorder) F40.00.
- The counselor conducted a psychological evaluation on the physical, behavioral, emotional, and cognition level of the client.
- The client had poor sleep, was nervous, anxious, and afraid, had misconceptions about her psychological problems, and had low self-assessment and lacked self-confidence.
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Think you know about Agoraphobia? Test your knowledge and learn more about this mental health condition with our case study quiz. Explore the diagnosis of Agoraphobia in a 19-year-old female client, her symptoms, and the psychological evaluation conducted. This quiz is perfect for mental health professionals, students, or anyone interested in learning about this condition. Keywords: Agoraphobia, diagnosis, mental health, psychological evaluation, symptoms.