What Happened(CASE STUDY)
How old was the person in the case?
19 Y
He didn’t want close friendships or relationships. What symptom is this?
Emotianol Detatchment
What does it mean when someone is not in trouble with the law or community, but still has mental health struggles?
It means the person is suffering personally, but not acting out in ways that break laws or hurt others.
His thoughts about emotions and people were not realistic. What is this?
Faulty perception of reality
Why did he go to therapy?
He felt emotionally distant, lonely, and unmotivated
He didn’t enjoy doing things anymore. What is this called?
Anhedonia
Did he harm others or break rules in society?
No
He felt bad inside often. What kind of issue is this?
Personal distress
What kind of family did he grow up in?
A strict family with little love or emotional support
What symptom made him avoid school or work?
Lack of motivation
What does this case tell us about people with schizoid personality disorder and the law?
They usually avoid others and don’t cause legal trouble, they suffer quietly and internally.
He couldn’t function normally in life and relationships. What kind of behavior is that?
Maladaptive Behaiviour
What kind of therapy did he receive?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Name 3 symptoms he had.
Lonely, cold, unmotivated
What type of mental illness signs might lead to legal trouble, unlike this case?
Aggressive, impulsive, or rule-breaking behavior like in antisocial or conduct disorders.
He avoided people and didn’t show emotions. What type of deviance is this?
Social