Summary COUN5107 U5A1.docx 1 Running head: DIAGNOSITIC SKILL COUN5107 Diagnostic Skill Application I COUN5107 - Principles of Psychopathology and Diagnosis. Diagnostic Skill The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate and provide an understanding of

COUN5107 U5A 1 Running head: DIAGNOSITIC SKILL COUN5107 Diagnostic Skill Application I COUN5107 - Principles of Psychopathology and Diagnosis. Diagnostic Skill The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate and provide an understanding of the American Psychiatric Association DSM-5 (2013) criteria and DSM-5 Differential Diagnosis Trees (2013). Presenting two case studies, the author will discuss concerns, differential diagnosis, symptom checklists, systemic assessment, DSM codes, ICS codes and necessary medical referral or consultations. Presenting Concerns: Case of Jenny Jenny has stated she is feeling discouraged, pressured by her mother and frequently exhausted. Jenny says she has lost interest in being around friends, going on dates and having low energy. Jenny also reports a loss of motivation, frequent naps, loss of appetite and feeling hopelessness. Jenny has been experiencing te