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Deaf client with bipolar illness: a case report.

Maneesh Gupta1, Jenny Caddy

  • 1Camborne Community Mental Health Team, Josiah Thomas Memorial Hall, Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust, Cornwall, TR14 8LQ, UK. maneesh_psych@yahoo.com.

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This case report details effective mental health assessment for a Deaf client, utilizing mobile communication and focusing on affect and signing amplitude to diagnose bipolar disorder and achieve symptom improvement.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Highlights diagnostic and assessment challenges for mental health professionals working with Deaf clients.
  • Underscores the need for specialized approaches in psychiatric care for the Deaf community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case study illustrating successful mental health assessment and treatment of a Deaf individual.
  • To demonstrate effective communication and diagnostic strategies in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized mobile phone text messaging for client monitoring and communication within the community.
  • Focused on assessing affect and signing amplitude/intensity for diagnostic purposes.
  • Prescribed valproate semisodium for treatment.

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Main Results:

  • Successfully diagnosed bipolar disorder in the Deaf client.
  • Observed significant improvement in the client's condition within two months of treatment.
  • Demonstrated the efficacy of adapted communication methods.

Conclusions:

  • This case exemplifies good practices for assessing Deaf clients with mental health conditions.
  • Suggests that tailored communication strategies and focused clinical observations can lead to effective psychiatric care for Deaf patients.