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Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention - Sigmund Freud

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STRUCTURED INTERVIEW FOR DEPRESSION<br />

112 2. Assessing Special Circumstances<br />

When depression has been identified as the presenting or underlying issue, the next task is <strong>to</strong><br />

clarify the nature of the depression and its severity so that appropriate treatment (including<br />

referrals for medication evaluation/hospitalization) can ensue.<br />

1. Current level of functioning<br />

A. Symp<strong>to</strong>ms<br />

B. Relationship<br />

C. Work/school<br />

D. Home<br />

E. Negative/self-defeating thoughts<br />

F. Onset of depression<br />

G. Development of depression<br />

H. Context of depression<br />

* Collaborate with individual <strong>to</strong> develop a problem list from their perspective.<br />

I. Mental status<br />

1. Mood<br />

2. Affect<br />

3. Memory<br />

4. Processes<br />

5. Perceptual disturbances<br />

6. Judgment<br />

7. Insight<br />

8. Impulse control<br />

2. Define treatment goals<br />

A. Collaborative<br />

B. Willingness<br />

3. Educate<br />

A. Regarding cycle of negative thinking and depression cycle<br />

B. Possibilities of change, offering hope<br />

C. Importance of self-care<br />

4. Homework/feedback<br />

A. Do reinforce movement <strong>to</strong>ward treatment goals<br />

B. Awareness<br />

C. Self-responsibility<br />

D. Preventative strategies developed<br />

5. Prepare for self-moni<strong>to</strong>ring<br />

A. What <strong>to</strong> look for<br />

B. What process <strong>to</strong> use (journals, self-respect, survey, pre and post test<br />

instrument, etc.)

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