Counselling Connection

Jones, F., Bright, J. (2001). Stress - Myth, Theory and Research. Pearson Education Limited. ISBN: 0-130-41189-2.

The sub-title of this book clearly outlines the scope of this wide-ranging study of stress. The authors, Bright from Australia and Jones from the UK, together with a range of other contributors, are experts in the ... Read More

  The essential features of treating clients with depression relate to physical treatment, psychotherapy, education and support for the individual and the family, reduce of residual problems – structured problem solving; improving sleep; increasing activity; encouraging “normal” eating behaviours; relaxation training; assertiveness and clear communication and prevention of relapse or recurrence ... Read More

(Source: www.med.umich.edu/depression/suicide_assessment)

Many people will experience the suicide ideation at some points in their life, although people who are diagnosed with depression (and bipolar disorder, too) are more likely to commit suicide than individuals with any other diagnosable psychological disorder. The rate of death ... Read More

In this part 2 we look at the DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale). "The DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) is a 42-item self report instrument designed to measure the three related negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and tension/stress. The DASS questionnaire is in the public domain and may be downloaded from the ... Read More

  Depression is a psychological disorder that involves all functions of an individual’s existence. It affects the way a person behaves, thinks and feels. Depression is not merely a passing “blue mood”. People who have depression could not simply get over it and get better. Without treatment, usually medication, symptoms last ... Read More