07-18-2008, 01:11 PM
A 52-year-old African American woman is attending her 18-year-old son's funeral, when she cries out "Damn you, Lord, for stealing my baby from me!" During the next several days, she has several outbursts of crying spells and extreme anger at God, and questions her religious faith. After a few days, the crying spells cease. She has never been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder in the past,. She is well supported by friends and family, and she denies any suicidal ideation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Bereavement
B. Brief psychotic disorder
C. Major depressive disorder with psychotic features
D. Panic disorder
E. Paranoid schizophrenia
A. Bereavement
B. Brief psychotic disorder
C. Major depressive disorder with psychotic features
D. Panic disorder
E. Paranoid schizophrenia