Dr. Ting is working with a 16-year-old client who presents with the symptoms of a moderate case of depression. As part of his intake session, Dr. Ting learns that his client, Geoff, has suffered from very serious cystic acne for 4 years and is constantly teased by his peers for having such bad skin. On which of the axes would Dr. Ting chart this information?

A) Axis I
B) Axis III
C) Axis V
D) This information should not be charted because it is a medical, not a psychological issue.

Cystic Acne

A severe form of acne that involves blockages and inflammation deep within the hair follicles, resulting in large, painful cysts beneath the skin’s surface.

Moderate Depression

A form of depression that is more severe than mild depression but less severe than major depression, characterized by persistent sadness, low energy, and moderate impairment in daily functioning.

Teased

Being subjected to playful or mocking remarks or actions, sometimes with the intent to provoke or annoy in a harmless way.