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The Mood and Feelings Questionnaire is a survey that measures depressive symptoms in children and young adults. It was developed by Adrian Angold and Elizabeth J. Costello in 1987, and validity data were gathered as part of the Great Smokey Mountain epidemiological study in Western North Carolina . [ 1 ]
Often psychotherapy teaches coping skills while allowing the teens or children to explore feelings and events in a safe environment. [ 50 ] Severe depression, low global functioning, higher scores on suicidality scales, co-existing anxiety, distorted thought processes and feelings of hopelessness are characteristics of adolescent depression ...
The patient is rated by a clinician on 17 to 29 items (depending on version) scored either on a 3-point or 5-point Likert-type scale. For the 17-item version, a score of 0–7 is considered to be normal while a score of 20 or higher (indicating at least moderate severity) is usually required for entry into a clinical trial. [11]
The pressure to achieve is leaving some teens burned out, according to a new survey. While parents are part of the problem, they can also be part of the solution. Teens are feeling pressured and ...
Either a depressive mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities for most of the day or every day must be present for a diagnosis of a major depressive episode. [1] In addition, the person may experience one or more of the following emotions: sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, indifference, anxiety, tearfulness, pessimism ...
Scholarly work has noted the problematic nature of using the terms “emotion”, “affect” and “mood” interchangeably. [1] A lack of thorough understanding of these concepts could influence the choice of measures used in assessing the emotional components of interest in a study, leading to a less optimal research result.
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Build mastery by being active in activities that make one feel competent and effective to combat helplessness. Cope ahead, preparing an action plan, researching, and rehearsing (with a skilled helper if necessary). Physical illness treatment and prevention through checkups. Low vulnerability to diseases, managed with health care professionals.