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Case Study Analysis- Helen Stonewall
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Case Study Analysis- Helen Stonewall
1. To what extent do you think Helen may be a danger to herself? What
other information would be useful in determining her risk?
If no effective intervention is administered, Helen is a danger to herself. She says that she
has considered ending her life severally, and the only reason she lives is her daughter. Studies
have demonstrated that bipolar patients are significantly at higher risk of committing suicide. A
survey by Dome, Rihmer, and Gonda (2019) showed that persons with bipolar are 15-30 times
likelier to commit suicide compared to the general population.
Other information important to determining her risks includes family history with the
condition (genetic predisposition), past/childhood experiences of trauma, medical/mental health
history (substance abuse, anxiety disorder, ADHD, TBI, etc.), and her relationship status
(divorced, separated or a widow) as this could have ignited or intensified her experiences.
2. What would you like to know about Helen's social support system?
Are there any steps you would take (given the client's permission) to ensure her
support system stays intact?
I would like to know about the presence of her family (parents and siblings). Helen talks
about a sister and does not share about other family members. I also would want to know about
her social functionality, including relationships with friends and her ability to sustain friendships
or links with people within her social circles, including communities like church or others.
To ascertain the solidity of her social support, I would seek an interview with her sister to
inquire about her other family members. I would also interview some coworkers or her
workplace supervisor to understand her relationship with coworkers. I would also visit her
neighbourhood to evaluate the present community resources available to provide support.
Case Study Analysis- Helen Stonewall
By (Student name)
Affiliation (School)
Course Code & Title
Instructor/Tutor
Date
, 2
Case Study Analysis- Helen Stonewall
1. To what extent do you think Helen may be a danger to herself? What
other information would be useful in determining her risk?
If no effective intervention is administered, Helen is a danger to herself. She says that she
has considered ending her life severally, and the only reason she lives is her daughter. Studies
have demonstrated that bipolar patients are significantly at higher risk of committing suicide. A
survey by Dome, Rihmer, and Gonda (2019) showed that persons with bipolar are 15-30 times
likelier to commit suicide compared to the general population.
Other information important to determining her risks includes family history with the
condition (genetic predisposition), past/childhood experiences of trauma, medical/mental health
history (substance abuse, anxiety disorder, ADHD, TBI, etc.), and her relationship status
(divorced, separated or a widow) as this could have ignited or intensified her experiences.
2. What would you like to know about Helen's social support system?
Are there any steps you would take (given the client's permission) to ensure her
support system stays intact?
I would like to know about the presence of her family (parents and siblings). Helen talks
about a sister and does not share about other family members. I also would want to know about
her social functionality, including relationships with friends and her ability to sustain friendships
or links with people within her social circles, including communities like church or others.
To ascertain the solidity of her social support, I would seek an interview with her sister to
inquire about her other family members. I would also interview some coworkers or her
workplace supervisor to understand her relationship with coworkers. I would also visit her
neighbourhood to evaluate the present community resources available to provide support.
