L, a college student, sees a social worker for counseling. In the first session L states that she needs a medication prescription to help calm her. L informs the social worker that she is having trouble sleeping and concentrating in school. She believes all of her mental and physical health complaints started after the recent separation of her parents. The social worker's first consideration should be to:
A. Assess whether L has recently had a physical, and whether a medical condition has influenced her behavior.
B. Assess L for depression, as many times this can occur when in a new situation.
C. Assess for a history of substance or medication abuse to rule out possible misuse of the medications.
D. Assess for other symptoms of anxiety or stress.
A. Assess whether L has recently had a physical, and whether a medical condition has influenced her behavior.
Be sure the client is not have medial problems first.
The key is to remember that asking whether she has has a physical is part of the ASSESSMENT process.
Once done, the social worker can then assess for depression.
Assess for medical problems first that could cause mental health symptoms.
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