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Module 5: Mental Health Awareness: Prevention, Early Recognition, and Support Flashcards

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What is managing distress

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-being able to manage distress refers to learning how to cope with negative or difficult emotional status

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What is the “tipping point”

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-is the point at which someone begins showing signs and symptoms of the strain/burden of perceived stress

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Components of the stress diathesis model

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-stress
-diathesis

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Stress in the stress-diathesis model

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-stress triggers several interconnected biological systems
-body adapts to this stress through allostasis

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Diathesis in the stress diathesis model

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-refers to the concept of vulnerability
-can be biological through genetic inheritance, a psychosocial vulnerability created by exposure to a stressor early in life

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Steps in brain plasticity due to stress

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  1. the brain and regulation
  2. stress
  3. stress and health
  4. brain structure
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  1. The brain and regulation
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-the brain is central to stress diathesis model
-determines what are threatening and what are positive experiences

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  1. Stress
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-stress if manageable can lead to positive growth and adaptation

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  1. Stress and health
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-too much stress, takes a toll on the brain and body, and is associated with mental and physical health outcomes

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  1. Brain structure
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-when stressed, the brain changes its structure in an adaptive or maladaptive way in response
-the loss of resilience is a key feature of disorders related to stress

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The brain and perceived stress

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-given your genetics and life experiences, your brain reacts differently to the same stress

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Physiologic responses to stress

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-brain then controls and coordinates physiological and behavioural response to perceived stress
-this can include metabolism, heart rate, anxiety levels, emotions etc
-responses result though signalling of various systems including HPA axis

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Allostatic load and stress

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-wear and tear on body and brain from chronic disregulation

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Interventions that can relieve allostatic load

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-healthy diet
-regular cardiovascular exercise
-social support
-connectedness
-good quality sleep

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How does genotype and environment interact to influence susceptibility to experiences

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-reduces risks
-flourish

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Reduces risks

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-genetic make-up interacts with life experiences good and bad to determine resiliency and sensitivity to stress
-developing health ways to cope can reduce risk

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Flourish

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-young people are at a particularly important time in development when a healthy lifestyle together with accelerated brain development increases the likelihood of positive effects on well being

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Most common mental health disorders in canada

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-anxiety
-depression

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Rates of depression and anxiety among canadian youth

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-similar numbers among youth compared to the general population

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Are depression and anxiety disorders more prevalent in females or males

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-more prevalent in in females

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Emotional signs and symptoms of anxiety

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-feeling on edge
-feeling irritable
-not fully enjoying things

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Physical signs and symptoms of anxiety

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-restlessness
-chest tightness
-muscle tension
-shortness of breath
-headaches
-sweaty palms
-changes in appetite

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Behaviour signs and symptoms of anxiety

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-avoidance of feared situations
-short temper and at times angry
-difficulty sleeping
-difficulty concentrating

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Cognitive signs and symptoms of anxiety

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-apprehension
-over-worry
-distracted

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Emotional signs and symptoms of depression

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-feeling sad
-non-reactive mood
-feeling despair
-loss of enjoyment of normally enjoyable experiences

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Physical signs and symptoms of depression

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-changes in sleep
-changes in appetite
-feeling slowed down in movements, or agitated and restless
-pain, headaches

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Behavioural signs and symptoms of depression

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-withdrawing from friends and family
-staying in more, missing work or university

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Cognitive signs and symptoms of depression

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-feelings of guilt
-suicidal thoughts, feelings of hopelessness
-difficulty concentrating
-dwelling on the negative
-thinking over past bad memories and experiences
-difficulty making decisions

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Indicators differentiating stress from mental health disorders

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-disproportionate reaction
-time
-impairment
-out of character

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Disproportionate reaction

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-severity or intensity of symptoms and level of distress are disproportionate to the situation

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Time

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-symptoms persistent for an extended period of time

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Impairment

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-symptoms are associated with impairment and interfere with day-to-day life

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Out of character

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-others notice that the person does not seem themselves or is “off”

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Aspects of a mental disorder diagnosis

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-mental health concerns and conditions require assessment by a mental health professional who takes into account the whole person

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Components included in a diagnostic assessment of a mental disorder

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-developmental history
-family history
-symptoms
-treatment
-other factors
-relational and social factors

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Developmental history

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-learning, communication and/or neuromotor problems
-childhood adversity

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Family history

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-family history of mental disorders to identify a predisposition, or genetic and familial vulnerability

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Symptoms

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-clinical course of distressing and impairing symptoms, in terms of onset and natural and relationship to context/stressors

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Treatment

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-response or paradoxical worsening to any treatment tried to date and other physical or medical problems that might be contributing

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Other factors

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-includes lifestyle, misuse of alcohol and/or recreational/illicit drugs, current stressors etc

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Relational and social factors

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-nature of relationships, social connectedness and environment

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Student first contact for mental health care options

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-psychiatry
-counselling
-self-help and peer support
-psychological therapy
-primary care provider

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Psychiatry

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-particularly well suited for assessing and treating moderate to severe mental health conditions or disorders that require a combined psychological and pharmacological treatment approach

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Counselling

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-often short term and problem-focused
-addresses healthy coping during periods of stress, strengthening problem-solving skills, and managing emotional responses to an identified stressor

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Self-help and peer support

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-many universities have peer mentor schemes such as a buddy system
-self help refers to using available resources, such as books, websites or apps

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Psychological therapy

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-often well-suited to help with and support young people with emotional, social, and mental health problems typically of moderate

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Primary care provider

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-should be thought of as central to coordinating you health and mental health
-first line for assessment of a mental health concern and provide continuity and coordinate care

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Steps of stepped care from generalized to specialized

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-campus-based health promotion
-student mental health care team
-community mental health services
-emergency and urgent care services

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What does effectiveness of the stepped care model rely on

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-minimally require intervention has itself benefits and gains
-this is a way to rationalize and economize healthcare resources that are often limited
-the care provided is acceptable to patients so that each level is convenient, accessible, and has flexibility

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Who provides mental health support

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-occupational therapist
-clinical psychologist
-counsellor
-psychiatrist
-psychotherapists

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Occupational therapist mental health support

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-focus on helping people resume or maintain participation in activities such as work school, recreation, and activities of daily living

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Counsellor mental health support

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-can support healthy coping, emotional and behavioural regulation, and healthy lifestyle choices

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Psychotherapist mental health support

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-often well suited to support individuals with emotional, social and mental health problems of mild to moderate severity

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Clinical psychologist mental health support

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-are particularly well-suited to help with a variety of mental health problems and disorders and to work as part of a multidiciplinary team supporting patients with more moderate to severe mental disorders

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Psychiatrist mental health support

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-medical doctors with extensive training in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders integrating pharmacological treatment with other aspects of educational, psychological and social and family care

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Queen’s university student wellness resources

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-student wellbeing services
-emotional and mental health support
-educational welfare support
-disability advisor
-student wellness services

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Ideal mental health system model

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-would start with a welcoming clinic visit to determine students support need
-followed by referrals to appropriate level of service and support
-ideally there would also be seamless flow between levels of service and between community-based and campus-based services

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Current campus resources at Queen’s

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-queens student health and wellness services
-queens student accessibility services
-psychology clinic at queens university

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Queen’s student health and wellness services

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-supports personal, academic, and social health development of students by providing a range of programs and services, including physical and mental healthcare

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Queens student accessibility services

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-supports the personal and mental health of students, and their academic success through providing a range of resources and services

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Psychology clinic at queens university

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-provides psychological assessments, treatment, and consultation for queens students and members of the kingston community
-operates on a fee-for-service model
-however a sliding scale is based on family income

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Community-based services

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-hospital-based services
-publicly funded community-based services
-private and fee-for-service options

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Hospital-based services

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-include emergency or urgent care and various subspecialty programs which typically have defined criteria for admission

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Publicly funded community based services

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-high demand plus limited finding often means that publicly funded community-based services have long waitlists and prioritize the most ill people

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Private and fee-for-service options

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-OHIP and many provincial health plans do not cover psychotherapy outside of what is offered on campus
-many people have to rely on private and fee-for-service options

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Barriers to mental health care

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-stigma-related barriers
-attitudinal barriers
-practical barriers

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Stigma related barriers

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-stigma and fear of being evaluated negatively as a result of a mental health problem presents a significant barrier in accessing mental health services and supports

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Attitudinal barriers to mental health care

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-not uncommon for people to invalidate their own or others mental health concerns or diagnosis as there is not a clear diagnosable test such as an x ray or lab test to provide clear objective proof and validation of a mental health disorder

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Practical barriers

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-long wait times
-financial barriers
-challenges navigating the system

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Long wait times

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-high demand plus limited funding for resources often means that there are long wait times for accessing mental health services

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Financial barriers

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-finances can limit timely access and access to certain specialized services

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Challenges navigating the system

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-can be difficult to know what level of services you need and where you can best access those services

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How many categories are there in regard to severity of symptoms and/or distress

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-4

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Category 1

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-no symptoms
-prevention and health promotion

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Category 2

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-mild symptoms
-self help for targeted signs and symptoms

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Category 3

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-mild to moderate symptoms
-social and/or psychological approaches

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Category 4

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-moderate to severe symptoms
-pharmacological and psychological approaches

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Self-help resources available

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-workbooks such as “mind over mood”
-apps such as “headspace” “silvercloud” and “iSpero”

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Social approaches to mental health

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-social skills workshops
-interest groups and clubs
-health promotion
-support groups

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Psychological approaches

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-cognitive processing therapy
-cognitive behavioural therapy
-interpersonal psychotherapy
-supportive counseling
-behavioural activation
-mindfulness-based stress reduction

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Cognitive processing therapy

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-type of CBT that focuses on evaluating and changing upsetting thoughts
-has been used for ptsd

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Cognitive behavioural therapy

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-has been shown effective in treating mild-moderate sleep problems, anxiety and depression

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Interpersonal psychotherapy

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-focuses on relieving symptoms by improving interpersonal functioning
-focuses on understanding and strengthening relationship with yourself and others

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Supportive counseling

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-involves having a supportive person to explore current issues and difficulties and look for different ways of approaching them

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Behavioural activation

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-evidence-based treatment based on increasing activity level, especially in pleasurable activities to combat low mood

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

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-useful for being mentally present, focused, and relaxed

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Steeling effect

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-refers to evidence of more resistance to later stress having successfully coped with a stress or challenge

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