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Bipolar Disorder Case Study

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-Sue’s mother suffered from an undiagnosed bipolar disorder, therefore, Sue needs to be assess as well with undiagnosed bipolar disorder. The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) Bipolar Disorder Screening Scale can accurately identify both threshold and sub-threshold bipolar disorder. Another assessment tool is “Obtaining a Family History through the use of Genogram” which can contribute to the assessment of bipolar disorder by:
• Aiding in screening for and identifying familial patterns of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder
• Allowing visualization of family relationships in other disease processes
• Contributing to disease prevention planning
Sue needs to be assess with suicide risk assessment. The Suicide Behaviors
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