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Creator:: Emerson, Roger W.
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this research was to compare posttest scores for changes in depression and self-esteem in spouses of stroke patients with aphasia who received group counseling with those who did not receive group counseling. Depression was measured by the Depressive Adjective Checklist (A-D) and self-esteem by the Tennessee...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Bi, Xiaoyu
Abstract:: Studies on the positive effects of stress, called stress-related growth (SRG), are increasing, and there are a variety of contradictory theoretical models and findings in the literature. This dissertation compared several of these models in two studies, using two waves of data from the Davis Longitudinal Study, a study of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: physical (for review, see Cohen, Janicki-Deverts, & Miller, 2007) as well as mental health (for review

Creator:: Bolkan, Cory R.
Abstract:: Grounded in life span theory, this study explored how personal goals (as measured by possible selves) related to depressive symptoms in older adults. Possible selves represent individuals' ideas of what they would like to become (hoped-for selves) and what they are afraid of becoming (feared selves). Possible selves are also...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Portable Mental Status Questionnaire 106 Geriatric Depression Scale - Shortened Version 107 Demographic

Creator:: Roi, Marcia R.
Abstract:: The subject of drug and alcohol abuse on college campuses across the country is the concern of many college administrators. There exists a relatively high consumption pattern of drug and alcohol abuse among college students when compared to the general population. This pattern of alcohol abuse has remained stable despite...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: university had what was termed as a de-centralized structure, with the treatment component under the

Creator:: Schure, Marc B.
Abstract:: Health officials have recently been sounding the alarm that depression will soon surpass many of the major medical conditions in causing disability among adults. Recent demographic and health trends are generating public health concern about depression. First, the prevalence of chronic conditions has dramatically increased over the last several generations....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: prevention and treatment programs to improve both their physical and mental health (Centers for Disease

Creator:: Glover, Tina Marie
Abstract:: Changing trends within the mental health system treatment practices demand exploration of the cultural context of assessment and treatment of Black/African Americans. Culturally competent assessments include a realistic integration of historical context. Clinicians counseling Black/African Americans must be prepared to assess and address PTSD, racial trauma, micro-aggressions, and other known...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: May 29, 2012. Title: Exploration of Culturally Proficient Mental Health Assessment and Treatment

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