SOCW 6060 Discussion – Depression Case Studies: Marcus

SOCW 6060 Discussion – Depression Case Studies: Marcus

SOCW 6060 Discussion – Depression Case Studies: Marcus

Marcus is a 31-year-old Caucasian law student. He feels worn out burned out and busted. He has no girlfriend or boyfriend yet he has dated in the past. Although Marcuss studies keep him occupied he finds himself wondering if all of his efforts are worth the coming payoff. He will be taking the bar exam soonhe is fairly sure he will pass it.

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Lately Marcus has been slipping back into some old patterns of thinking and acting. In the past he has battled major depressive disorder and believes that he may be becoming depressed again. Marcus quickly counts off his symptoms: sleep loss weight loss a sense that everything is devoid of joy or excitement and so forth. His choice to come to counseling was precipitated by an increase in the frequency of using club drugs like ecstasy and cocaine to have at least a little fun. Marcus uses these now about once every 2 weeks. He notes that his last bout of depression happened around a time when he was using these substances frequently.

References (use 2 or more)

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National Institute of Mental Health. (2008).Introduction:Mental health medications. Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/index.shtml As you review this website consider the variety of medications used for mental health treatment.

Spiegel A. (2012 January 23).When it comes to depression serotonin isn’t the whole story.[Blog post]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/01/23/145525853/when-it-comes-to-depression-serotonin-isnt-the-whole-story