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According to Erikson (1982), the next stage is signified by ‘identity versus role confusion’, which occurs in adolescence. If the individual successfully negotiates this stage, he or she will form an identity linked to beliefs, political views, religion, career choice, sexual identity and many other qualities of the self. The goal of this stage is ‘fidelity’ or faithfulness with respect to one’s self-definition. In Nathaniel’s case, it is significant that this stage aligns itself with the time of his life that may become schizophrenic. Due to the development of mental illness, he had a difficult time of the formation of his identity. As a result, his mental illness leads him to isolation and difficulty of viewing him self as a “normal” person. Nathaniel defined himself as mentally ill, and this self-definition may represent the greatest component of his identity, contributing to his own sense of stigmatization. Nathaniel showed interest in listening to his friend and his sister and taking medications for his own benefit. Despite that his in late twenties, he still needs some reinforcement to consider his own life to take it seriously and listen to his friend who looks after him. Integrative Treatment Plan Given Nathaniel’s current state and diagnoses, it is evident that he is having a rough time …show more content…

The length of session will be determined by Nathalie’s capacity at the moment and will range from 15 minutes to an hour or more. The therapist and Nathaniel will go for a walk during session when Nathaniel exhibits agitation or lethargic moments. The goal of this phase is to facilitate Nathaniel’s understanding of the process of cognitive-behavioral treatment and establish agreement about treatment

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The NHS will be using both treatment and preventative measures as an approach by giving Adam leaflets and information booklets that will give him a better understanding of his diagnosis, so that he knows what to expect throughout university when he doesn’t have his family close by to support him. By having a better understanding of his diagnosis Adam will be able to educate others around him about schizophrenia and make them understand what may happen to him, by doing this the new people he meets wouldn’t be so alarmed at seeing the symptoms that might come about in Adams everyday life, and also because the doctor is giving him medication in order to treat his diagnosis. With Adams condition he has to be entered into a treatment process which is commonly known as a care programme approach, this process is to see if Adam is getting the right medication and treatment for his needs.

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