Suzie is a 10 year old girl who has been having trouble at s…
Suzie is a 10 year old girl who has been having trouble at school for the past two years. She was diagnosed with ADHD last year, though has not been treated with medication, because her mother is against it. She has been getting in trouble being disruptive in class. She has recently been staying at home more, playing with her siblings and not going out as much. She had an argument with a peer and was excluded from a sleepover party. Her teacher noticed a change in her behavior at school, and recommended a psychiatric evaluation. Her sleep and appetite are good, her presenting problems are academic failure and a dysphoric mood. Which is the best potential case formulation or diagnostic consideration?