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Psychological Disorders: Case Studies and Diagnoses

Explore real case studies of individuals suffering from various psychological disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid schizophrenia, and more.

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Psychological Disorders: Case Studies and Diagnoses

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  1. Name That Disorder This activity presents case studies in which individuals suffer from symptoms of psychological disorders.

  2. Case Study 1 • Irene occasionally experiences unpredictable episodes of intense dread, accompanied by chest pains and a sensation of smothering or choking. Her symptoms have no apparent physical cause.

  3. Case Study 1: DIAGNOSISIrene suffers from panic disorder

  4. Case Study 2 • Jason is so preoccupied with staying clean that he showers as many as 10 times each day.

  5. Case Study 2: DIAGNOSISJason suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder

  6. Case Study 3 • Although she escaped from war-torn Iraq two years ago, Lila still has detailed haunting memories and nightmares.

  7. Case Study 3: DIAGNOSISLila suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder

  8. Case Study 4 • One day Matt felt optimistic, energetic, and on top of the world. A few days later he felt hopeless and lethargic. He thought that the future looked very grim.

  9. Case Study 4: DIAGNOSISMatt suffers from bipolar disorder

  10. Case Study 5 • Claiming that she heard a voice commanding her to warn other people that eating is harmful, Sandy attempts to convince other restaurant patrons not to eat. The psychiatrist to whom she is referred finds that Sandy’s thinking and speech are often fragmented and incoherent. In addition, Sandy has an unreasonable fear that someone is “out to get her.” Consequently, she trusts no one.

  11. Case Study 5: DIAGNOSISSandy suffers from paranoid schizophrenia

  12. Case Study 6 • Bob has never been able to keep a job. He’s been in and out of jail for charges such as theft, sexual assault, and spousal abuse however if you were to meet Bob he can at times seem very charming.

  13. Case Study 6: DIAGNOSISBob suffers from antisocial personality disorder

  14. Case Study 7 • Sadie is so fearful of being overwhelmed by anxiety that she rarely steps outside her apartment. The thought of going shopping and getting lost in a crowd terrifies her, so she has her groceries delivered. Because of her fear, she earns her living as a freelance writer and works at home.

  15. Case Study 7: DIAGNOSISSadie suffers from agoraphobia

  16. Case Study 8 • For the last month Gabrielle has felt lethargic and has been unable to get out of bed in the morning. She has withdrawn from friends and family because she feels worthless and unlovable.

  17. Case Study 8: DIAGNOSISGabrielle suffers from major depressive disorder

  18. Case Study 9 • Lorna’s thoughts are extremely random and when she speaks it is often in a very confusing manner with words out of order and meaningless. She seems to have totally lost touch with reality.

  19. Case Study 9: DIAGNOSISLorna suffers from • Disorganized Schizophrenia

  20. Case Study 10 • Bob has an irrational fear of feathers. Whenever he sees one he shakes and cries and looks for a way to escape. As a result he avoids any place where he might see a feather on the ground.

  21. Case Study 10: DIAGNOSISBob suffers from • Phobia

  22. Case Study 11 • After the death of his wife from cancer, Robert wakes up one day thinking he is a different person, moves to another state and starts a new life.

  23. Case Study 11: DIAGNOSISRobert suffers from • Dissociative Fugue

  24. Case Study 12 • Richard loses the ability to use his left hand. Doctors can find no physical cause for this.

  25. Case Study 12: DIAGNOSISRichard suffers from • Conversion Disorder

  26. Case Study 13 • Jordan constantly worries over his work, relationships and finances for no particular reason. This has been lasting for more than 6 months.

  27. Case Study 13: DIAGNOSISJordan suffers from • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  28. Case Study 14 • Daniel has a cough that he is convinced means he is suffering from Tuberculosis. He also has an upset stomach which he feels is probably a sign of stomach cancer.

  29. Case Study 14: DIAGNOSISDaniel suffers from • Hypochondriasis

  30. Case Study 15 • James stares off into the distance and rarely moves his body. At times he suddenly becomes agitated and then resumes standing in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time.

  31. Case Study 15: DIAGNOSISJames suffers from • Catatonic Schizophrenia

  32. Case Study 16 • Harold really wants to have a relationship with another person but he is so scared that he may say or do something embarrassing that he retreats from social contact. Harold is extremely shy.

  33. Case Study 16: DIAGNOSISHarold suffers from • Avoidant Personality Disorder

  34. Case Study 17 • Julie has no interest in having relationships with other people. She seems to lack emotion when it comes to other people. She considers herself a loner and has few friends.

  35. Case Study 17: DIAGNOSISJulie suffers from • Schizoid Personality Disorder

  36. Case Study 18 • Jan is extremely distrustful and suspicious of others and constantly thinks that people are “out to get her.” She sees people’s behaviors as threatening even when they obviously are not. She does however have a good understanding of reality and does not have hallucinations.

  37. Case Study 18: DIAGNOSISJan suffers from • Paranoid Personality Disorder

  38. Case Study 19 • Following a horrible light saber fight with his recently revealed father, Luke cannot remember the fight or the fact that his father revealed himself to be the evil Darth Vader.

  39. Case Study 19: DIAGNOSISLuke suffers from • Dissociative Amnesia

  40. Case Study 20 • While Jimmy was being severely abused as a child he would pretend to be another person. Later, as an adult Jimmy switches back and forth between different personalities whenever he is under severe stress.

  41. Case Study 20: DIAGNOSISJimmy suffers from • Dissociative Identity Disorder

  42. Case Study 21 • While waiting for the ambulance to arrive after his car crash, Tim feels as if he is having an out of body experience and observing the entire accident scene from above. Afterwards he finds himself doing this whenever he is under great stress.

  43. Case Study 21: DIAGNOSISTim suffers from • Depersonalization Disorder

  44. Causes of Disorder Tell which school of psychology would agree with the following descriptions Biology – Learning/Behavioral – Cognitive - Psychoanalytic

  45. Causes • This perspective would say that disorders are caused by some sort of chemical imbalance in the brain or a genetic flaw.

  46. Causes Answer • Biological

  47. Causes • Disorders are caused by hidden urges or anxiety in the unconsciousness usually caused by childhood issues.

  48. Causes Answer • Psychoanalytic

  49. Causes • Disorders are the result of a child observing a disordered role model behave and then copying those behaviors.

  50. Causes Answer • Learning/Behavioral – Observational Learning

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