Psychosocial intervention to prevent child custody loss of a mother with bipolar affective disorder
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https://doi.org/10.29120/ijpsw.2020.v11.i2.256Keywords:
Women, bipolar affective disorder, psychosocial interventionAbstract
Background: Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) is a major mental disorder.Various psychosocial issues are often found to be associated with its course and outcome. So, to demonstrate the scope, feasibility and possible outcome of the psychosocial intervention (PSI) in the case of a woman with BPAD and associated psychosocial problems, formed the background of this case report. Assessment and Management: The case presented here is that of 22 years old, married, female, belonging to a Sikh joint family of middle socio-economic status from a rural background of Haryana who presented with a depressive episode and was struggling to reintegrate with her child and family with various associated psychosocial problems. Through an in-depth case study using face to face interview with the patient and her family members, a psychosocial formulation was made and a plan for psychosocial intervention was carried out. As the sessions progressed, further associated issues were discussed. Consent was taken from the patient and family members for future possible reporting of this case in any journal. Outcome: After the psychosocial intervention, knowledge and understanding about illness and PSI was enhanced in the client and family, they actively participated in the psychosocial intervention and made positive efforts to achieve set goals; the patient restarted studies, appeared for her graduation examination and passed; all family conflicts and legal cases were resolved; the patient was successfully accepted by the husband and his family and took her back into their house. On follow-up, she reported a happy married life. Conclusion: The case study illustrates the nature and extent of psychosocial problems in a woman of BPAD who was struggling to reintegrate with her child and family and enhanced the understanding on some psychosocial issues associated with BPAD in a young women. It also demonstrated that psychosocial intervention plays a key role in the treatment of BPAD, especially in women.
Keywords: Women, bipolar affective disorder, psychosocial intervention
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