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Links DSMU5: Textbook If the above link doesn’t work use this ONLY THE SOURCES I GIVE YOU!!! APA format Textbook info will follow Name: Mandy (Amanda) Background Information Mandy is a 16-year-old Caucasian female who lives at home with her mother Jeanne. Jeanne makes sure Mandy has a consistent daily routine and tries to teach her day-to-day responsibilities. Mandy seems to be making slow progress and then other days she regresses, especially when her mother is not as attentive to her needs. Mandy’s mother is a single mother who works from home to be able to provide constant care for her daughter.

Her father Peter comes to visit occasionally but is not consistently there. He loves his daughter and tries to interact with her, but cannot seem to without becoming overwhelmed and angry. Mandy goes to a school for the mentally disabled; however, she does not like the staff and is always acting out to be able to go home. She takes medication twice a day, and has doctor visits regularly. She has a difficult time coping with certain situations and does not know how to control her emotional impulses.

Her mother has to hold her and tell her to breathe before she will calm down. Sometimes the outbursts are so bad there is nothing and no one that can control or sooth her. Jeanne also uses singing to calm and refocus her daughter. Mandy is very responsive to this technique and it gets her back down to a controllable level. This is the only form of positive coping shown.

Mandy’s weaknesses are her short temper, and violent outbursts. This makes it almost impossible for her to be out in public or in a social setting. Description of the Problem When a situation arises that a normal 16 year old could handle, she seems to react like a young child. Mandy repeats anything said to her, displaying echolalia. Mandy also has outbursts of aggression.

Her aggressive behaviors include biting, pushing, punching, yelling, and running away from her mother. She has overly dramatic emotional swings during these outbursts, where she is very enthusiastic or very upset. While Mandy is experiencing these fits, she becomes physically abusive with objects, throwing them at walls and other objects around her. After the outbursts Mandy encounters, she feels sympathetic only to her mother. She is the only person that she will apologize to for her behavior.

In addition to the above outbursts, almost every night while she is sleeping she yells out, “Mandy’s a bad girl, I hate myself!†Her mother will then have to comfort Mandy. When Mandy is in public, her emotions are erratic; she is very enthusiastic or extremely angry. She is not concerned with the reactions of people around her or how her behavior impacts others. She has no impulse control and immediately acts on how she feels. She begins to feel the need for some social interaction, but due to lack of knowledge on how to do so, she is angered by this emotion as well.

Her interest in the opposite sex becomes more apparent and at one point in the film she asks her mother if she will ever get married. This shows her longing for human interaction and her capability to understand social interactions. Physically, Mandy’s hands are disfigured and are constantly curled. She walks on her toes primarily, and she rocks whenever she feels anxiety. Instructions The writing assignment needs to be written in essay form using APA format (see below for more).

You need to support your diagnosis with at least 2 scholarly references. Scholarly references are peer reviewed references. You must use the DSM-V as one of your scholarly references. Examples of other scholarly references include your textbook, journal articles, and articles from .gov websites (such as the National Institutes of Health) among others. Popular media and other non-academic sources such as Wiki, .com or .net websites, blogs, or magazines like Psychology Today are to be avoided because they are not considered to be reliable sources for college work.

In the body of your paper use at least 2 scholarly references to help support your diagnosis. One of your references must be the DSM-V. All references listed on the reference page should have one or more corresponding citations (Author, year) in the body of the paper to give credit to the author. Here are additional instructions to help organize your essay: Start your essay with an introductory paragraph. In your introduction include a topic sentence and thesis statement.

In your introduction provide the reader with an overview of the main concepts of your paper and the purpose of your paper. This is where you would provide background information on the character and their presenting problems and symptoms. The body of your paper should be about 3-4 paragraphs (1-2 pages, plus a cover page, plus a separate page with your list of references). One topic/idea per paragraph. This is where you would explain your diagnosis, give examples of the character’s problems or symptoms, and explain your the rationale for your diagnosis using the DSM-V and other scholarly references.

You must provide academic support and citations for your diagnosis (at least 2 references). End your paper with a conclusion. Your conclusion should be a paragraph summarizing the key elements of your paper. Restate your thesis statement in your conclusion. Include a cover page with your name, date, and title of assignment.

Double space your entire paper Use Times New Roman 12 point font Indent the first sentence of each new paragraph 5-7 spaces. Include a separate page for references. Use the title "References" (omit quotation marks) at the top center of the page. List your references (hint: use only scholarly references). You must have one or more corresponding in-text citations (Author, year of publication) for every reference listed on your reference page.

Paper For Above instruction

In this paper, I will analyze the psychological and behavioral presentation of Mandy, a 16-year-old female, to determine a suitable mental health diagnosis based on her symptoms, history, and behaviors. Mandy’s profile exhibits significant emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and aggressive outbursts, which suggest underlying developmental and psychiatric concerns. Using the DSM-5 criteria and scholarly literature, I will support a diagnostic conclusion and explore the implications of her presentation for treatment and intervention.

Mandy’s background indicates a complex interaction of developmental, emotional, and behavioral issues. She resides with her single mother, Jeanne, who actively manages her daily routine and cares for her amid her daughter’s fluctuating progress and regressions. Mandy’s inconsistent interactions with her father, who becomes overwhelmed and angry, contribute to her emotional instability. Her educational placement in a school for the mentally disabled, along with her medication regimen, further reflect her developmental challenges. Mandy displays difficulty controlling her emotions, as evidenced by her frequent outbursts, physical aggression, and echolalia, which are indicative of underlying severe emotional and behavioral dysregulation.

The core symptoms Mandy exhibits—intense emotional swings, aggressive behaviors, impulsivity, and difficulties with social interactions—align with diagnoses such as Conduct Disorder (CD), Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), or characteristics observed in certain mood disorders. However, her pervasive pattern of emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and the inability to control aggressive impulses point more strongly towards a diagnosis within the spectrum of Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders in the DSM-5. Specifically, the presentation of recurrent outbursts of aggression, physical violence, and emotional lability are consistent with Intermittent Explosive Disorder (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). Her nightly verbal outbursts, feelings of self-hate, and the difficulty in managing her emotional states further support this diagnosis, as these behaviors demonstrate impulsivity and emotional dysregulation characteristic of IED.

Moreover, Mandy’s physical presentation—disfigured, constantly curled hands, toe-walking, and rocking—suggests underlying sensory or neurodevelopmental components that may accompany her primary diagnosis. These physical behaviors might also reflect comorbid conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a sensory processing disorder, which frequently co-occur with emotional regulation issues (Leekam et al., 2011). The combination of her behavioral symptoms and physical traits indicates a complex neurodevelopmental profile that influences her emotional responses and social functioning.

In conclusion, based on Mandy’s symptoms—intense emotional swings, physical aggression, impulsivity, echolalia, and self-hate verbalizations—alongside her physical characteristics, a careful application of DSM-5 criteria suggests a diagnosis of Intermittent Explosive Disorder with possible comorbid neurodevelopmental features such as ASD. This diagnosis aligns with her presentation of recurrent, impulsive aggression and emotional dysregulation, which require targeted interventions addressing her behavioral and emotional needs to improve her overall functioning and quality of life.

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