Clinical Interview Questions

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Clinical Interview Questions 1. Ask identifying information such as name, age, gender, race, relationship status, and the patient’s referral source. I am Chris Donovan, 37, male, Caucasian, separated and referred from general practitioner. 2. What is the problem or concern that I can help you with? Anxiety, sleeplessness, and occasional depression 3. How long has problem existed and when did it begin? Anxiety and sleeplessness has existed over a decade and primarily increased after death of grandfather in mining accident. Depression comes and goes depending if I think about it or have recollections. 4. Has the problem become more severe by any event and how largely does it affect your life? Ongoing divorce and attempted murder of me has played a large role in magnifying the effects of anxiety and my drinking for self-medication. 5. How long are the depressed states and did they occur prior to the marriage? They last a day or two at most, if triggered by memories or anniversaries of traumatic events. They seldom occurred before the horrible marriage. 6. Did substance abuse or domestic violence occur in your family history or childhood? Parents drank and no history of mental disorders of violence. 7. Did prior relationships have problems or violence? Prior relationships and those since have had no substantial problems or violence at any point. 8. How many close friends do you have and interact with regularly? About eight or nine people that I keep regular contact with and maintain friendships with currently. 9. What is your educational history and related performance? I graduated high school as an A student. I attended vocational school for car audio installations and fabrication. I returned to college in 2010 and had my courses and grades suffer as consequence of marriage. I am currently attending to complete my degree. 10. Are you employed? What
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