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The Depression Evaluation (DE) assessment instrument or test consists of 148 - questions and takes an average of 27-minutes to complete The Depression Evaluation (DE) contains eight scales (domains) which include the Truthfulness Scale, Depression Scale, Anxiety Scale, Self-Esteem Scale, Alcohol Scale, Drug Scale, Suicide Scale and the Stress Management Scale. These eight scales and their interaction provide a meaningful Depression Assessment profile or test.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) depression is the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting more than 26 percent of the U.S. population. By the year 2020, depression will be the second leading cause of disability in the world.
Depression is caused by a complex interaction of social, psychological and biological factors. Common psychological symptoms of depression include a persistently sad or anxious mood, hopelessness feelings, irritability, feeling worthless, loss of interest and pleasure in normal activities, decreased energy and fatigue. Other symptoms include difficulty concentrating, problems sleeping, non-diet weight loss and suicide thoughts as well as attempts. Depression can occur at any age, but often begins in adulthood.
Depression, even the most severe cases, can be successfully treated. The earlier treatment can begin, the more effective it usually is. Depression is often treated with MD prescribed medication and psychotherapy conducted by a psychologist or mental health counselor, or a combination of the two.
There are a wide number of effective therapeutic approaches utilized in the treatment of depression. These approaches include, but aren't limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy Interpersonal Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy and Family Therapy. Both individual and group modalities are commonly used depending upon the severity of the depression and available local resources. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is well research, popular, effective and affordable. Effective therapeutic procedures include relaxation techniques, Yoga, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and meditation.
As mentioned earlier, the combination of psychotherapy and medication often give improved results when used together, than either alone. For more information on depression and its treatment, see your primary care physician, your internist or your healthcare (psychologist or mental health counselor) for referral and treatment information. There are also many good articles and books on depression at your local library or bookstore and over the Internet.
Truthfulness Scale: All self-report tests are subject to the danger of respondent's (patients) not telling the truth. The Depression Evaluation (DE) Truthfulness Scale determines the clients (offenders, patients) honesty or truthfulness while they completed the test. Truthfulness Scales identify self-protective and guarded people who attempt to deny, minimize or conceal information.
Depression Scale: Depression is a major mental health disorder. Depression is characterized by a depressed mood or loss of interest and pleasure in almost all activities previously enjoyed. Depression frequently co-occurs with anxiety, poor self-esteem and substance (alcohol/drug) abuse. Depression is often characterized by feelings of hopefulness, lack of energy and feelings of hopelessness, lack of energy and feelings of helplessness.
Anxiety Scale: Anxiety is often characterized by excessive worry that causes noticeable distress and impairment in the individual's social, occupational, recreational and interpersonal functioning. The symptoms of an anxiety disorder tend to be chronic. Depression is a common comorbid disorder.
Self- Esteem Scale: The Self-Esteem Scale assesses a person's explicit valuing and appraisal of self. Self-esteem incorporates an attitude of acceptance - versus rejection - disapproval of self. Low self-esteem sufferers often report feelings of inadequacy, incompetence, hypersensitivity, and difficulties with change. Self-esteem attacks often lead to feelings of anxiety or depression.
Alcohol Scale: The Alcohol Scale measures alcohol use and the severity of abuse. Alcohol refers to beer, wine and liquor. The individual must answer a definite pattern of alcohol-related admissions for an elevated score to occur. Elevated alcohol-scale scores don't occur by chance, and alcohol use or abuse frequently co-occurs with depression.
Drug Scale: The Drug Scale measures both prescription and non-prescription drug abuse. As in DSM-5, Drug Scale scoring the Depression Evaluation (DE) Drug Scale score is derived from drug admissions. The more drug admissions, the higher the drug scale score. That said, some states (and countries) have legalized marijuana use.
Suicide Scale: Acute suicide risk calls for prompt intervention and treatment. Any suicidal references made by a client cannot be overlooked or ignored. The Depression Evaluation (DE) contains a suicide screen which consists of several suicidal admissions. For a more comprehensive suicide assessment consider www.Suicide-Risk-Assessment.com
Stress Management Scale: This scale measures how well the individual copes with or manages their experienced stress. A heightened or elevated Stress Management Scale score can exacerbate emotional and mental health symptomology. When the Stress Management Scale score is in the severe problem range, it is likely the individual has a diagnosable mental health problem. The Stress Management Scale can be interacted independently or in conjunction with other elevated scales
It is not enough to simply ask a patient if they are suicidal (Gross, 2005). David Lang, J.D. (2013) emphasized clinicians should use a suicide screening tool with patients who have co-existing concerns like depression, anxiety or substance (alcohol/drug) abuse.
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