The depression scale that I have located, and to summarize it used is the Beck Depression Inventory Scale. This is the most widely used measurement for assessing depressive symptoms in adults the Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, Steer, & Brown, 1996). This scale is consisting of 21 items rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 3 that measures the intensity of depressive symptoms. If a person score, 0 to 13 that indicates normal level of depression; 14 to 19, mild to moderate level; 20 to 28, moderate to severe level; and 29 to 63, extremely severe level of depression. This consist of the client fills out this depression inventory. Research studies have shown this scale to be most efficient and reliability, with a test retest coefficient of 90%. The target population this scale is design for are those clients who suffer from depression.
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This case study stated that Miranda is a 35-year-old, Scottish female who sought counseling for increased feeling of depression and anxiety. Miranda’s symptoms include constant worry, difficulty sleeping, irritability, increased appetite, unexplained episode of panic, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, and feeling of low self-esteem. with this information that was giving from the client my next step is matching her symptoms of depression/anxiety with the depression and anxiety assessment test.
I will need to see do her depression falls under the category of Major Depressive Disorder or Dysthymic Disorder. The additional question I feel that need to be ask next is she suicidal? If she answers yes, I will ask her how often does she has the thought of ending her life? Next I will ask her has it been a life trauma event that she recently experience? How is her sleep pattern? And last, I would ask what causes her
This case study stated that Miranda is a 35-year-old, Scottish female who sought counseling for increased feeling of depression and anxiety. Miranda’s symptoms include constant worry, difficulty sleeping, irritability, increased appetite, unexplained episode of panic, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, and feeling of low self-esteem. with this information that was giving from the client my next step is matching her symptoms of depression/anxiety with the depression and anxiety assessment test.
I will need to see do her depression falls under the category of Major Depressive Disorder or Dysthymic Disorder. The additional question I feel that need to be ask next is she suicidal? If she answers yes, I will ask her how often does she has the thought of ending her life? Next I will ask her has it been a life trauma event that she recently experience? How is her sleep pattern? And last, I would ask what causes her