Case Study Of Mr Jones

The case of Mr. Jones is very complex and can be confusing. He experiences symptoms of psychosis while having the ups and downs of bipolar disorder. Therefore, it is understandable to mix the two up. However, doing so could potentially put him in danger of himself. It is very important to diagnose him correctly.
First and foremost, it is important to examine his behavior and determine what criteria of abnormality are met. This can be very helpful in determining a diagnosis.
Mr. Jones definitely poses a threat to himself. He was convinced that he could fly and almost jumped off a building to prove it. He has lows that give him suicidal thoughts. He can pose a danger to other with his aggression that he sometimes experiences. As it is seen in the movie, Mr. Jones can be violent if he is pushed too hard.
His behavior

Jones’s suicide attempt would be considered the start of his disorder. This event could have even triggered the disorder. He has experienced many “deaths” in his life. These “deaths” could have just been people leaving his life but they all affected him the same way. Biological theorists would say his disorder might be due to genetics. However, since it is unknown whether anyone in his family had bipolar disorder, it would be impossible to determine. His disorder could also be due to a chemical imbalance in his brain as well as hormonal and immune changes (Bipolar Caregivers, 2013). Psychodynamic theorists would agree that Mr. Jones’s disorder is cause by his ego using mania to cover up his depression. His brain is in a constant struggle between his ego and his id. This can be proven by observations that irritability and tearful episodes can be present during the highs of bipolar disorder (Sammons). Cognitive therapists would also explain that Mr. Jones’s manic symptoms are the result of his mind trying to cover his depressive symptoms. However, they would argue that the “ego” and “id” do not exist