Barry Martins
Age: 52 year old male
Patient
Patient's Story (Role player’s brief)
You are Barry, a 52-year-old man. Over the past 2 to 3 months, you’ve noticed that your mood has been consistently low. This started shortly after going through a very difficult and emotionally draining divorce. You were married for 15 years, and the separation has left you feeling isolated and overwhelmed.
You and your ex-wife used to run a restaurant together, but since the divorce, she has withdrawn from the business, leaving you to handle things alone. The financial strain is intense, and you’re now facing the possibility of bankruptcy, which adds to your stress.
You live alone and feel quite cut off — your two sons live in Australia and only visit about twice a year. You hardly see your friends anymore, and this sense of loneliness has been hard to cope with.
You’ve also noticed changes in your basic routines — you’re not sleeping well, and your appetite has really dropped. At times, you’ve had thoughts about not wanting to wake up in the morning. However, you’ve never had any plans to end your life because your sons mean everything to you, and thinking about them helps you keep going.
Socially, you do not smoke, drink alcohol, or use any drugs. You work as a police officer and currently hold a firearm license. If asked about it, you’re not concerned about having access to your weapon and feel in control.
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Ideas: You believe you may be going through depression.
Concerns: You are worried that his situation is getting worse — emotionally and financially. You are worried if things are not controlled, it may affect your job as a polic officer
Expectations: You are hoping the GP will take your concerns seriously and offer a solution — ideally medication to help improve your mood.