case study

Mrs. M shows some signs of major depressive disorder. Mrs. M has been experiencing intense sadness without any real cause which is causing her to feel overwhelmed and perplexed. The most recent incidence was when a dish fell on the floor and broke which led her to sit on the floor, hit the floor with her fist, and cry. She stopped crying when she became startled at the fact that her hand was bleeding from …

…healthy nor are they normal. She has a strong desire to get back to her “old self” and is open to any form of treatment that I can provide for her. Mrs. M has a family and friends which will make cognitive and behavioral therapy much easier because she already has some social contacts. I think that Mrs. M’s major depression can be cured with medication, cognitive and behavioral therapy, and time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**