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Suicidal 30 suicide attempts beginning since 2007 such as attempted to shoot
herself, hang herself, suffocate herself, overdose on medication, stab
herself, and jump out of a window on two separate occasions.
Homicidal Wanted to blow people up when they upset her.
Describe the history of a patient’s mental illness above in front of the class using Past
Tense and Present Perfect.
Watch the video and complete the information with the words you hear from the video.
1. It was determined that Andrew had a ____________,
otherwise unspecified.
2. It was in ______________.
3. Andrew was hospitalized in about _____________.
4. He came home and he was better after receiving some
______________.
5. He was seen by a _____________for several months
6. But then he __________ his medication after about
six months.
7. Three months later, with no ____________, no visit
to the psychiatrist, and no more _______
____________, Andrew had his second
_______________ break.
Read the following report of patient’s mental health history.
MENTAL HEALTH HISTORY REPORT
Jim is a 56-year-old Caucasian male. He is currently diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and
Anxiety Disorder and has been experiencing symptoms for many years. He reported that he did not have
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