Guidelines for Developing a CaseReview the case studies provided in this course for descriptions of mental illness. Then use the following guidelines to develop your fictitious case. Your case should not name the diagnosis, but should describe the symptoms that are present for the individual in the case.A case may include some or all of the following elements in varying degrees:Presenting problem: Why is the person presenting for treatment? How severe is the problem? How does this issue interfere with the persons family, work, friendships, leisure activities, and relationships? What has the person done to try to solve the problem and with what success?History of problem: How long have these issues been experienced? Have there been times when the
Problem was absent? When did the problem first occur?Prior treatment history: Has this issue ever been treated before? If so, how and when? Have any
psychotropic medications been prescribed?Medical history: Does the person have any physical illnesses or disabilities? Has the person ever been
hospitalized for medical illness or has the person been operated upon? Does the person take any
medications for medical issues?Family history: Whom does the person live with? Is the family intact? How many siblings are there? Are
there any step-siblings or half-siblings? Are there relatives who have been diagnosed or treated for
mental illness or substance abuse? Do any family members have any significant medical disease or
illness?Developmental history: Was the prenatal and childhood development normal? Were there any
remarkable issues to note?Educational history: How far has the person gone in school? Did the person experience any academic or behavioral problems during school?Work history: Does the person have a career? How stable is the work history? Has the person
experienced problems with coworkers or supervisors?Legal history: Has the person ever been arrested or served time in prison? If so, what were the charges?Sexual relationship history: Is the person sexually active? Has the person ever experienced domestic
violence? Has there been a divorce? What is the identified sexual orientation?