Case Study
Case Study Example |
Max - From the book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak used by permission of the author, Maire Kennedy |
Abstract
This paper explores a psychological case study on the character of Max from the film Where the Wild Things Are. By using various sources, it is asserted that Max may have suffered from a Brief Psychotic Break. This paper examines common diagnoses for children (ADHD, early acute schizophrenia), as well as treatment options. It will discuss making a diagnosis based on the DSM-IV criteria, as well as the importance of interviewing family members when it comes to childhood onset psychological disorders. It also discusses the various motivations for prescribing medication for children, as well as what the long term effects of these prescriptions may cause.
Presenting Problem
Max is an 8 year old boy who has been referred to me by a colleague. His mother has been worried about Max’s behavior over the last few months, and she has decided to seek help for Max after a particularly upsetting incident wherein Max disappeared from the house for an evening, and while gone experienced a series of vivid hallucinations.
Identifying Data Max grew up and currently lives in the suburbs. His parents separated three years ago. They are now divorced. His father is living in Australia at this time, and while he tries to remain active in the lives of his children, Max is unable to see or speak with his father whenever he wishes. His mother works full time, and has been working overtime for the past few months. She has recently started to date again. His older sister, Claire, is 14. Max and Claire used to play together, but over the last year Claire is spending more time with her friends. Both children have recently been to their pediatrician for yearly physicals, and are both healthy. Neither child is using drugs or alcohol. The mother drinks a glass of wine with dinner usually, but this is the extent of her
Max - From the book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak used by permission of the author, Maire Kennedy |
Abstract
This paper explores a psychological case study on the character of Max from the film Where the Wild Things Are. By using various sources, it is asserted that Max may have suffered from a Brief Psychotic Break. This paper examines common diagnoses for children (ADHD, early acute schizophrenia), as well as treatment options. It will discuss making a diagnosis based on the DSM-IV criteria, as well as the importance of interviewing family members when it comes to childhood onset psychological disorders. It also discusses the various motivations for prescribing medication for children, as well as what the long term effects of these prescriptions may cause.
Presenting Problem
Max is an 8 year old boy who has been referred to me by a colleague. His mother has been worried about Max’s behavior over the last few months, and she has decided to seek help for Max after a particularly upsetting incident wherein Max disappeared from the house for an evening, and while gone experienced a series of vivid hallucinations.
Identifying Data Max grew up and currently lives in the suburbs. His parents separated three years ago. They are now divorced. His father is living in Australia at this time, and while he tries to remain active in the lives of his children, Max is unable to see or speak with his father whenever he wishes. His mother works full time, and has been working overtime for the past few months. She has recently started to date again. His older sister, Claire, is 14. Max and Claire used to play together, but over the last year Claire is spending more time with her friends. Both children have recently been to their pediatrician for yearly physicals, and are both healthy. Neither child is using drugs or alcohol. The mother drinks a glass of wine with dinner usually, but this is the extent of her
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