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Sample Answer Key
Date:
Your name:
Name of the client you are assessing: David Helfgott
Name of the movie: Shine
1.) When did these symptoms begin? How long have they been going
on? Aside from confusion and difficulty concentrating, what other
symptoms is Mr. Helfgott aware of? Does he experience any
delusions, hallucinations, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior,
or negative symptoms such as affective flattening, avolition, or alogia?
What events or situations exacerbate the symptoms? What coping
skills does he use at present? How well does he function with daily
living?
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of use of substances such as alcohol or other non-prescribed drugs?
3.) Does Mr. Helfgott have any close friends? In light of the
estrangement from his father, how connected is he to other members
of his family? How often does he see other people? What does he do
on a daily basis for enjoyment? What kind of relationships does he
have with others? Has anyone in his family suffered with a mental
illness?
4.) Has Mr. Helfgott ever suffered from any medical or environmental
conditions that could be the cause of altered thinking? Has Mr.
Helfgott experienced any physical problems independent of or
associated with his mental illness or treatments (injuries or accidents
from bizarre behavior)? Has his health suffered in any way as a result
of schizophrenia? Has he ever been seriously ill with an infectious
disease or other illness? Has he had any hospitalizations or surgeries?
Is Mr. Helfgott taking any medications? What are they?
The only people he seems to show an interest in are those who are
firm and unwavering with him. The waitress did not tolerate his
inappropriate attempts to control her, and the art dealer was first to
set boundaries of what behavior would not be tolerated. In these two
examples, control and predictability are present, even though
established by others. Mr. Helfgott seems to tolerate these
relationships with lessening anxiety.
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Affective blunting: minimal facial expression and direct eye
contact
Disoriented to person (sister)
Could the client have any other psychiatric disorder? If so, list
and include supporting DSM-IV-TR criteria.
No.
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