PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT Student ID #: Client’s Name: Avery James Date of Report: 11/6/2012 REFERRAL QUESTION/REASON FOR TESTING: Ms. James was referred by The Mission Group for evaluation concerning the appropriateness of her participation in a mission trip to rural Africa. The summer trip will consist of a 3-week excursion into remote villages with a team of 10 others. Living accommodations for the team will likely be primitive and possibly changing with little notice. ASSESSMENT
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severe depression affects more than 15 million people and that 15 percent of them eventually attempt suicide. This is more common than one may think. Depression is now the third-leading cause of death among people aged 14-19‚ claiming more lives annually than AIDS‚ diabetes‚ and cancer combined. What is happening to our teenagers that is making them feel that life is so bad that they have to hurt themselves? Isn’t that the question of the year? Well‚ let’s consider different types of depression‚ the
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Depression is a Direct Indicator of Possible Suicide Depression is a serious illness that should be treated with utmost care. The long-term effects of depression can ultimately lead to suicide‚ which means those who suffer from its symptoms should seek appropriate medical care. A majority of individuals experience some kind of emotional sadness on a recurring basis for a variety of reasons. The relationships we co-construct influence how we feel. However‚ temporary sadness is not a component of
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Depression is a serious mental health concern that will touch most people’s lives at some point in their lifetime (either directly or through someone close they know). The suffering endured by people with depression and the lives lost to suicide attest to the great burden of this disorder on individuals‚ families‚ and society. Improved recognition‚ treatment‚ and prevention of depression are critical public health priorities. Organizations such as the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)‚ one
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Depression Speech. We all get the blues sometimes‚ but when those bad feelings hang on for weeks or even months‚ it’s probably more than a response to the ordinary hard times that everyone goes through in life‚ It may be an illness called Depression says “Teen Health and Wellness”‚ edited by Jan S. Hittelman published April 2012. Depression is when someone feels sad‚ discouraged‚ hopeless‚ exhausted‚ and alone for a long period of time. Depression is the second largest killer in the United
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cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy was developed by Aaron Beck in the early 1960s and originally it was defined as cognitive therapy (CT). According to Beck (1967‚ 1976) cognitive therapy is a time restricted but structured approach‚ which is used effectively in treatment of many different mental illnesses. Despite the fact that the literature covers this therapy in a variety of contexts‚ this paper will mainly focus on applying CBT to depression. Depression can be described
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many people each year‚ and I don’t discriminate based on age‚ gender‚ race‚ skin colour‚ or religion. Who am I? I am depression. And although it may not always lead to suicide‚ I can tell you from personal experience that depression is a horrible illness that can negatively affect you mentally and physically. A sad feeling is the most common and most widely known symptom of depression‚ but it’s not the only symptom. Another symptom is a feeling of worthlessness‚ which causes thoughts that you have
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one is perfect that’s why I want to inform people about my unknowingly struggle. The most important event of my life is struggling with depression and when I was bullied because it was the lowest moment in my life‚ I realized how strong I am today‚ and I want to inform others about struggling with depression daily. To start with‚ struggling with depression and bullying was the lowest moment in my life. From starving myself‚ losing weight briskly‚ and my parents taking me out of school‚ I suffered
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Depression in Men Fred S. Ward Abnormal Psychology Section 002 Spring 2013 Introduction The expression of depression in men can be very complex. There can be additional problems with measuring depression in men than with women. Men use various ways to hide and suppress their depression. Depression in men can be hidden in their being antisocial and participating in risk taking behaviors. Such behaviors can be drug and alcohol abuse‚ suicide‚ road rage‚ extra sexual activities or adventures
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Depression and Anxiety Sarah Gartin COM/155 March 17‚ 2013 Tressa Cook Gray [APA style looks good!] Depression and Anxiety Depression and anxiety are two common disorders that many Americans deal with day in and day out. So‚ individual Americans may ask‚ are we anxious‚ or are we depressed? Anxiety and depression are thought of as two distinct disorders. However‚ in this world‚ many people suffer from both conditions. Knowing the similarities‚ differences‚ treatments‚ and prevention/reduction
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