mrcpsych-0064

mrcpsych-0064

Ms. Johnson is a 35-year-old teacher who you have seen for anxiety and depression. She is convinced that her colleagues are talking about her behind her back because they sometimes whisper in the staff room. She has started recording their conversations and has told you that she would confront them if she found evidence of them gossiping about her. She has previously had a panic attack at work due to her suspicions.

You have diagnosed paranoid ideation.

Some months later, Ms. Johnson’s employer informs you that she has been suspended from work due to her behavior towards her colleagues. You receive a letter from her solicitor stating that her colleagues were indeed talking about her and that she was justified in her actions. The solicitor is demanding compensation for her suspension and reinstatement to her job.

What is the best course of action?