Valerie: Mental Illness in the Community

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By the end of this case study, you will be able to:

1. Describe the symptoms of schizophrenia, and their impact on the life of a person with this illness.

2. Identify the purpose and function of a community treatment order (CTO).

3. Identify the role of an OT in intervening with a person experiencing schizophrenia.

4. Write an advocacy letter on behalf of a complex client.

5. Identify and describe the clinical reasoning processes used to analyze the case study and advocate for a client.