Case Study Management Services For People With Mental Illness

The strengths based perspective is as well established concept in case management services for people with mental illness (Saleeby, 1996). Many service agencies have procedures and policies which operate under the strengths based perspective or concept. The strengths based model intends to find the client’s strengths and resources in order to empower them to make improvements in their own life. It is at the core of a social workers code of ethics and values. Throughout this paper I will explore the strengths perspective and how it works within the assessment process and why it is important. I will also discuss how the strengths based model is limited with in the diagnostic process. I take the stand that the strengths based model is†¦show more content†¦A diagnosis is often given after about an hour is spent with the client during an intake session, obtaining information regarding their symptoms. Working from a strengths based model and then providing a DSM 5 d iagnosis almost seems somewhat hypocritical. One cannot have an in-depth conversation regarding strengths and resources and be able to give a diagnosis. The diagnosis comes from the presenting problems and complaints, the history of problems such as abuse, neglect, trauma, substance abuse, etc. The diagnosis comes from information regarding how one negatively impacts themselves and their environment through, anger, violence, aggression, mania, depression, and self-harm, among many other abnormalities. â€Å"The DSM 5 makes no provisions for recording the client strengths. Strengths oriented practice implies that practitioners should assess all clients in light of their capacities, talents, competencies, possibilities, visions, values and hopes. This perspective emphasizes human reliance- the skills, abilities, knowledge, and insight that people accumulate overtime as they struggle to surmount adversity and meet life challenges†(Corcoran Walsh, 2015). The DSM 5 provide s the criteria for all the billable mental disorders that can be chosen from. A diagnosis is a label or term that is applied to an individual or their circumstance. It provides a very short categorization based on specific criteria. They serve the purpose of providing a common language for