A 32-year-old patient diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Bipolar Disorder presents with recurring intrusive thoughts related to cleanliness and compulsive hand-washing. They report periods of heightened energy and impulsivity alternating with depressive episodes. Current treatment includes mood stabilizers lithium and exposure-response prevention therapy for OCD.
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Clinical Skills and Procedures Self-Assessment Before embarking on any professional or academic activity, it is important to understand the background, knowledge, and experience you bring to it. You might ask yourself “What do I already know? What do I need to know? And what do I want to know?” This critical self-reflection is