Robert Downy Jr Psychological Assessment
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. DIAGNOSTICS PROJECT
Robert Downey Jr.’s Diagnostic Evaluation Assessment
Michelle Nguyen
University of Texas at Arlington
Mutiaxial Evaluation This diagnostic assessment evaluates Robert Downey Jr. previous lifestyle between 1996 and early 2001, before rehabilitation in late 2001. The following multiaxial evaluation is followed by different examples of each diagnostic criterion on the DSM-IV Axes and Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scores.
DSM-IV Multiaxial Evaluation
Axis I: Bipolar II Disorder
Drug addiction Major depressive episodes Alcohol abuse Impulsive Mood episodes
Substance Dependence Abuse of heroin, cocaine, valium, and marijuana Axis II: R/O Axis III: None
Axis IV: Problems with Primary Support Group and Environmental Problems Drug abusive father Irresponsible father Poor parenting Parents divorced Hollywood lifestyle and fame Occupational stress
Axis V: GAF = 50
Evaluations for Axis I through V
Axis I: Bipolar II Disorder and Substance Dependence Beginning in 1996, Robert Downey Jr. began to abuse different substances. In 1996, 2000, and 2001, he was arrested for possession of heroin, cocaine, and valium. Also, in 1996, while under the influence of drugs, Downey had entered a neighbor’s home and fell asleep on one of the beds. He was charged with unlawful entry and sentenced on probation for three years. Also in 1996, Downey was pulled over by a police officer and was found in possession of cocaine, heroin, and a gun (People Magazine). Downey had experienced many mood episodes from 1996 to 2001, also had an addiction to cocaine, in which he would fall in and out of relapse, constantly abused alcohol, and suffered from depression. In the year 2000, Downey’s stepmother, Rosemary, confirmed that he was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder, and also claimed that it was a reason for his difficulty of staying sober and clean of drugs (A&E Entertainment). Also had
Robert Downey Jr.’s Diagnostic Evaluation Assessment
Michelle Nguyen
University of Texas at Arlington
Mutiaxial Evaluation This diagnostic assessment evaluates Robert Downey Jr. previous lifestyle between 1996 and early 2001, before rehabilitation in late 2001. The following multiaxial evaluation is followed by different examples of each diagnostic criterion on the DSM-IV Axes and Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scores.
DSM-IV Multiaxial Evaluation
Axis I: Bipolar II Disorder
Drug addiction Major depressive episodes Alcohol abuse Impulsive Mood episodes
Substance Dependence Abuse of heroin, cocaine, valium, and marijuana Axis II: R/O Axis III: None
Axis IV: Problems with Primary Support Group and Environmental Problems Drug abusive father Irresponsible father Poor parenting Parents divorced Hollywood lifestyle and fame Occupational stress
Axis V: GAF = 50
Evaluations for Axis I through V
Axis I: Bipolar II Disorder and Substance Dependence Beginning in 1996, Robert Downey Jr. began to abuse different substances. In 1996, 2000, and 2001, he was arrested for possession of heroin, cocaine, and valium. Also, in 1996, while under the influence of drugs, Downey had entered a neighbor’s home and fell asleep on one of the beds. He was charged with unlawful entry and sentenced on probation for three years. Also in 1996, Downey was pulled over by a police officer and was found in possession of cocaine, heroin, and a gun (People Magazine). Downey had experienced many mood episodes from 1996 to 2001, also had an addiction to cocaine, in which he would fall in and out of relapse, constantly abused alcohol, and suffered from depression. In the year 2000, Downey’s stepmother, Rosemary, confirmed that he was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder, and also claimed that it was a reason for his difficulty of staying sober and clean of drugs (A&E Entertainment). Also had