Ms. T is a fairly attractive, 34 year-old woman who comes to a community health center for an evaluation. During an interview, she says she thinks she has symptoms of depression. She reports feelings of emptiness and boredom. She has no trouble sleeping, has a good appetite, and rarely cries, except as she says except when I get mad. She has no manic episodes. A friend, supplying corroborating history reports that Ms. T often gets angry. During these times, she drives recklessly, and has taken or threatened to overdose a number of times.

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Ms. T is a fairly attractive, 34 year-old woman who comes to a community health center for an evaluation. During an interview, she says she thinks she has symptoms of depression. She reports feelings of emptiness and boredom. She has no trouble sleeping, has a good appetite, and rarely cries, except as she says “except when I get mad.” She has no manic episodes. A friend, supplying corroborating history reports that Ms. T often gets angry. During these times, she drives recklessly, and has taken or threatened to overdose a number of times.

A	Schizophrenia
B	Bipolar Disorder
C	Borderline Personality
D	Somataform Disorder

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such as: Inadequacy about your life or appearance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Another benefit of using social media was access to feel-good and motivational content that could promote mental well-being by introducing participants to resources, which some participants mentioned improved awareness on their personal mental health.

Detailed explanation-3: -Recent studies referenced by The Child Mind Institute and The National Center for Health Research suggest people who frequently use social media feel more depressed and less happy with life than those who spend more time on non-screen-related activities.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

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