Case Study Vignette – The Case of Mario

After careful review of the case below respond to the following questions provided after the case narrative. Your responses should be reflected in the English language.

The Case of Mario
Mario is brought to a community outpatient mental health clinic due to his parent’s observation that he is “not acting like a normal 13-year-old.” Mario’s parents report that he is failing school, has no friends, and he is often angry at home, “lashing out at this younger brother and sister.” They brought Mario to the clinic because they think he is suffering from the same mental illness because his mother has, and the last straw was that he was found with marijuana in his bedroom. The family reports a long and detailed family history of substance abuse. And, they report that Mario’s mother lives with debilitating symptoms of anxiety and intermittent depressive episodes. When you talk to Mario, he reports “My parents are exaggerating. I have friends. And, my little brother and sister are annoying and are always bothering me and stealing my stuff. Besides, I prefer hanging out by myself.

1. Explain how you would introduce yourself to Mario in the first session?
2. How do you engage with Mario if he does not want to talk? List the first three questions you would ask Mario to get him to talk and explain why?
3. Would you interview other members of Mario’s family? Respond and explain why or why not?
4. What two immediate services you would recommend to Mario’s parents for Mario? And why?
References.
Kirst Ashman, K. & Hull G. (2017) Understanding generalist practice. Chapter: 1 – 2 Shulman, L. (2015). The skills of helping individuals, families, groups, and communities. Chapter: 1 – 2