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Case Study – Depression

INTAKE INFORMATION

  • Name: Ms. V.K
  • Age: 20y, 2months
  • Gender: Female
  • Educational Qualification: B.A. (Hindi)
  • Marital status: Single
  • Whether client stays with parents: No
  • Whether have any siblings, if so how many: Yes
  • What is the position of the client in the family: youngest
  • Anyone in the family having conflicts: No
  • Anyone in the family is suffering/has suffered from any physical disorders: No

 Presenting problem:-

I am not able to adjust to the college of Delhi. I want to go back to my hometown Uttrakhand. The people of Delhi are very dominating. I am depressed because I cannot continue my study in this environment. My father is not supporting me in this decision. I am very upset because nobody understands me and the problems which I am facing here. I never want to go to that college.

  •  Precipitating Factor: dominant behavior of her college mates, and strict behavior of father towards her.
  •  Duration of problem: one and a half years
  •  Any counseling has taken: No

2.  Relationship

 Patient’s relationship with family members:

  • With mother: Her mother is very supportive. She is concerned about her daughter’s feelings and carrier.
  • Father:  Her father is very strict
  • Brothers:  Her brother is also very supportive and loves her a lot.