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This article presents a 35-year-old woman who shows signs of sadness, lack of interest in daily activities, and suicidal tendencies. She has no interest in hobbies, which were very important to her in the past. His lack of ambition and suicidal tendencies cause great concern to his family. She also shows signs of hypersomnia, which will put her in dangerous situations if left untreated. The family is very concerned about her leaving the hospital at this time, fearing that she may pose a danger to herself. A treatment plan and ethical considerations will be discussed. The treatment plan The doctor's visit: The doctor will ask the patient about any stressors he or she may be dealing with at home or at work before being admitted to the hospital. The doctor will order laboratory tests and talk with the patient to understand psychological factors; a referral will be made to make a definitive diagnosis. After the doctor reviews both laboratory tests and psychological factors, the patient will be directed to see a doctor. The referral will focus on obtaining support and stabilisation. The clinical assessment will collect information using written forms as a first step, including permissions to speak to family members. The second step would be to invite the family along with the client in an effort to gain a better understanding of existing medical conditions along with any past mental disorders. Abuse as a child or abuse as an adult will be determined. The doctor will evaluate whether the client has signs of alcoholism or drug addiction. An example of a question to your clinician...... middle of the document ......#ATP_Step_1_Scrn_StabilKaplan, David, (2003) The Next Advancement in Counseling: the bio-Psychos-social model located at- http:// www .counseling.org/Resources/Library/VISTAS/vistas05/vistas05.art03.pdfBaghai TC, (2008). Electroconvulsive Therapy, available at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/electroconvulsive-therapy/MY00129ClinicalFriedberg, John M (1977) Shock Treatment, Brain Damage, and Memory Loss: A Neurological Perspective, available at http: //pubs.niaaa. nih.gov/publications/social/module9legalðicalissues/module9.htmlPilgrim, David (2008). The bio-psycho-social model in Anglo-American psychiatry: past, present and future. Located at http://www.critpsynet.freeuk.com/Pilgrim.htmhttp://www.nami.org/Template.cfm ?Section=About_Treatments_and_Supports&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7952