Case study: A 28-year-old woman has presented with the following symptoms: persistent headaches, exhaustion, problems sleeping, a lack of interest in activities, difficulty focusing, frequent weeping outbursts, a loss of appetite, and a 10-pound weight loss over the previous month.Which diagnosis should be considered? What is your rationale for the diagnosis?What test or screening tools should be considered to help identify the correct diagnosis?

CASE STUDY DISCUSSIONSummarize the clinical case.A 28-year-old woman has presented with the following symptoms: persistent headaches, exhaustion, problems sleeping, a lack of interest in activities, difficulty focusing, frequent weeping outbursts, a loss of appetite, and a 10-pound weight loss over the previous month.Which diagnosis should be considered? What is your rationale for the diagnosis?What test or screening tools should be considered to help identify the correct diagnosis? She takes ibuprofen for migraines and has no substantial medical or mental health history. Both drinking and drug use are something she says she never does. They have been married for two years and have two children.Create a list of the patient’s problems and prioritize themHeadaches (dull, aching, and generalized)Fatigue and poor sleep qualityLack of interest in usual activitiesLoss of appetite and weight loss Worried about “something bad” and “losing” her childrenWhich diagnosis should be considered? What is your rationale for the diagnosis?What test or screening tools should be considered to help identify the correct diagnosis? Medical history and physical examinationPHQ-9What treatment would you prescribe, and what is the rationale (consider psychopharmacology, diagnostics tests, referrals, psychotherapy, psychoeducation) Psychopharmacology: these include SSRIs or SNRIs to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.Psychotherapy: CBT or IPT to help the patient identify and manage negative thought patterns, build coping skills, and address any underlying psychological or emotional issues contributing to their symptoms (National Institute of Mental Health 2018).What standard guidelines would you use to assess or treat this patient?ReferencesNational Institute of Mental Health (2018) “Depression” [online] Available at: Shadrina, M., Bondarenko, E.A., & Slominsky, P.A. (2018) “Genetics Factors in Major Depression Disease” [online] Front Psychiatry. 2018; 334(9) Available at: