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Medical Case Study: Ms. Bensalis
Progress: Ms. Bensalih is attending the Co-occurring disorders evening outpatient program at Chrysalis to address her mental health and chemical health issues. Ms. Bensalih is diagnosed with Major depressive disorder and recurrent episode. The therapist is helping with Ms. Bensalih to increasingly verbalize a positive statements regarding self, others, and the future.

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