Mr Martin Psychosis Case Study

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Mr. Martin is a 33 year old male who presented to the ED with suicidal thoughts with no plan. MR. Martin reports relational and school are the contributing factors to his distress. Mr. Martin denies homicidal ideations and symptoms of psychosis. He reports he is complain with his Klonopin and Lithium. Mr. Martin reports history of depression and anxiety.

During the time of the assessment Mr. Martin was found awake, 4X oriented, appropriate speech, appropriate affect, calm, and cooperative. Mr. Martin reports lately he has been feeling overwhelmed with his school work and 1 1/2 month relationship. He reports this past Saturday his boyfriend and he got into a argument, which ended in Mr. Martin discontinuing the relationship. Mr. Martin reports

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