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KATLIN : A CASE OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

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Katlin : A Case of Anxiety and Depression

Clinical Information

This paper is about a 15 year-old white American named Katlin . She is suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD ) with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD . Katlin also experiences specific phobia towards public schools

Major depressive disorder is another term for major depression clinical depression , or unipolar depression . The effects of this disorder are varied depending on the individual . Some of the symptoms

of this condition include sleeping problems , loss of weight , and a general feeling of agitation and irritability . Other individuals with this condition experience excessive sleeping or eating with a persisting feeling of guilt and worthlessness . Although some individuals are still able to look happy , they still have the feelings of depression and disinterest in many activities that they use to enjoy , or lack of confidence in trying new things and experiences ( Major Depressive Disorder , 2010

Aside from depression , Katlin is also suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD , which symptoms consist of being unable to shake off their particular concerns , and worrying accompanied with tension even without the presence of a provoking stimulus . Individuals diagnosed with GAD also experience muscle tension , irritability , and hot flashes (National Institute of Mental Health , 2009

Katlin is also suffering from phobia . It is defined as a persistent or unrelenting fear of a certain situation , object , or event , causing an individual to try all means of...