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Axis IV Case Study Essay

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Mr. Lucas was diagnosed with Axis I: major depression, recur, severe wo/ psych/ mother passed away at age 5. Axis II Active- Chronic pain specified manifestations; major depression disordered, single, mild wo/psych and antisocial personality disorder, recurrent; chronic pain due to nerve damage from being shot. Type III. Axis IV: Economical problems, problems, Problems with primary support group and problems related to social environment and other psychosocial and environmental problems. According to the Developmental Center psychiatric evaluation level of care/care recommendation is HIGH intensity community base services. It states Mr. Lucas may need substance abuse treatment, individual therapy, case management, and care to with assist

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