Title: Case Study Formulation ( 2500 words) Your assignment should show your und

Title: Case Study Formulation ( 2500 words)
Your assignment should show your understanding of the kind of mental health difficulty presented, the strengths and weaknesses of using a diagnosis in such a case, how to use theoretical and research evidence to formulate a case, and how your case formulation will help you to plan for an intervention.
For the case study you are expected to discuss the following:
1. Presenting Problems:
Identify the presenting issues in the case. What kind of ‘diagnosis’ would be most appropriate for this case? Explain why. Critically evaluate the usefulness of a diagnosis in this case. (500 words approx)
Identify the predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating and protective factors at play in the case you are exploring, drawing on appropriate research and theory to support your argument. (600 words approx)
2. Core underlying framework:
Plot this onto a case formulation model, using appropriate research and theory, explaining your formulation with clear links to case material and to the theoretical framework being used. (800 words approx)
Use a diagram or table if appropriate.
3. The Intervention Plan:
Outline an intervention plan. What intervention would you use, with whom, and why? (600 words approx).
CASE
Jack, 17 years old – Low mood
Jack has been referred to the service by his college, after he attended the pastoral office explaining he had thoughts about hurting himself. Whilst he did not act on these thoughts, Jack shared he no longer wants to feel the way he does and wants to “feel better”.
The referral letter from the college indicates that Jack lives with his mother and maternal grandmother. His paternal grandfather also lived with them however he died four months ago, which was particularly challenging for Jack as he was very close to him. Jack has never had any contact with his father.
Jack shared with the pastoral team that he feels unable to talk to anyone about how he is feeling as he is aware “everyone is sad at home”. Prior to losing his grandad, Jack would feel sad on occasion, but would often shrug this off, however he is now struggling to concentrate and sleep, and his appetite has reduced. This has in turn started to impact on his college work and Jack has turned up to his part-time job late a couple of times recently. Jack has a supportive group of college friends however he feels unable to confide in them as he is aware they have had their own difficulties.