Depression, Grieving & Suicidality

CARROLL DEPRESSION SCALES - REVISED (CDS)
Carroll, Bernard
~ (1999) is a brief depression measure which parallels the DSM-IV criteria. CDS screens for major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder. It incorporates assessment of both melancholic and atypical features.
Kit includes: technical manual, 25 record forms & 25 brief record forms
RANGE: 18+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Group, 20 minutes
LEVEL: B
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CHILDREN'S DEPRESSION INVENTORY, THE (CDI)
Kovacs, Maria
~ (1992) is a brief multiple choice inventory which assesses cognitive, affective, and behavioral signs of childhood depression. The profile presents a total score as well as five very brief factor-scales: (1) Negative mood, (2) Ineffectiveness, (3) Negative self-esteem, (4) Interpersonal problems, and (5) Anhedonia. The child is instructed to select one sentence for each item that best describes them in the past two weeks. Because child self-reports are subject to response-bias (children often respond as they think they ought to feel), the authors have provided parallel Teacher and parent observer-rating forms.
Examinee's require at least a first grade reading level to compelte the self-report form.
The CDIS (short) consists of 10 items and may be used as a screen.
CDI Combined kit includes: manual & 25 Child, Parent and Teacher forms.
RANGE: 7-17 years
ADMINISTRATION: group, 15 minutes
LEVEL: B
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CHILDREN'S DEPRESSION RATING SCALE, REVISED (CDRSR)
Poznanski, Elva & Hartmut Mokros
~ is an observer-rating scale which may be used to assess the presence or severity of childhood depression. CDRSR is modeled on the widely used Hamilton Depression Scale. The observer rates 17 symptom/content areas: school work, capacity to have fun, social withdrawal, eating patterns, sleep patterns, excessive fatigue, physical complaints, irritability, guilt, self-esteem, depressed feelings, morbid ideation, suicidal ideation, weeping, facial expressions of affect, tempo of speech, and hyperactivity. Norms for the scale are based on 223 children. A parent or other person who knows the child well may be asked to provide data based on knowledge of the child, or a clinician may use the semi-structured interview provided to engage children and to rate each of the content areas.
Kit includes: manual & 25 administrations
RANGE: 6-12 years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
TIME: 15-20 minutes
LEVEL: B
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CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF DEPRESSION (CAD)
Bracken, Bruce & Karen Howel
~ (2004) is a 50-item multidimensional self-report assessment of depressive symptoms. Scales include: 3 validity scales, depressed mood, anxiety/worry, diminished interest, cognitive and physical fatigue, hopelessness, self-devaluation, sleep/fatigue, failure, worry, and nervousness. CAD requires a 3rd grade reading level. Results can be interpreted using information in the manual, or computer scoring may be used.
Computer scoring software is avilable. The computer report includes Raw scores, T-scores, percentiles, confidence intervals, qualitative classifications for the Symptom scales, and descriptive classifications for the Validity scales.
Kit includes: manual, 25 rating forms, and 25 profiles.
RANGE: 8-9 years
ADMINISTATION:Group, 10 minutes
Sample Computer Report
LEVEL: B
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COPING WITH DEPRESSION
Beck, Aaron T.
~ These brief pamphlets are to be given to depressed patients (or to relatives and caretakers), to help them understand the condition.
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DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY IN YOUTH SCALE (DAYS)
Newcomer, P.; Barenbaum, E. & Bryant, B.
~ (1994) uses three forms (student, teacher and parent rating-scales) to identify students with problems related to depression and/or anxiety. The student questionnaire has 40 items, the teacher questionnaire has 30 items, and the parent questionnaire has 45 items. The student form uses a five-point format. The parent and teacher scales are true-false responses, asking the rater to identify the presence or absence of a symptom.
Kit includes: manual, 50 of each rating scale, 50 profiles, and scoring keys
RANGE: 6-19 years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
LEVEL: B
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HAMILTON DEPRESSION INVENTORY (HDI)
Reynolds, William M
~ (1995) offers self-report phrasing of the Ham-D. The original edition of Ham-D is the world's most widely used observer rating scale. It is extensively used in clinical trials or in assessing negative mood changes that mnay coincide with a new regimen of treatment. two forms offer quick identifcation and evaluation of symptoms of depression. The full-length form has 23 items. A 9-item short Form is also available. An optional (unlimited-use) computer scoring program may be purchased which produces a 3-5 page report.
Kit includes: manual, 5 booklets, 25 summary sheets, 25 answer sheets, 5 short form booklets & 3.5" diskette Scoring Program.
RANGE: 18+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Group, 10 minutes
Sample Computer Report 1 Sample Computer Report 2
LEVEL: B
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HANDBOOK OF DEPRESSION
Gotlib, Ian, and Constance Hammen
~ (2002) provides coverage of the epidemiology, course, and outcome of depressive disorders; current issues in classification, assessment, and diagnosis; vulnerability and risk factors; models of depression; and effective strategies for prevention and treatment.
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HEALTH AND DAILY LIVING FORM
Moos, Rudolf
~ is an assessment of health related factors such as drinking problems, depression, social functioning, chronic and acute life stressors and social resources.
RANGE: 12+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
LEVEL: B
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HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
Kroen, William
~ What can we say to a child who has just lost a parent, sibling or other loved one? Incorporating insights and information from the "Good Grief" program at the Judge Baker Children's Centre in Boston, Dr. Kroen discusses how children and adolescents react to death, and what we can do to help.
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IN THE PRESENCE OF GRIEF - HELPING FAMILY MEMBERS
Becvar, Dorothy, Ph.D.
~ (2003) provides guidance to ease painful transitions and facilitate healing. This book demonstrates effective ways to help survivors cope with commonly experienced issues, problems, and concerns.
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INTERNALIZED SHAME SCALE (ISS)
Cook, David R.
~ is a 30-item scale which monitors progress and evaluates the extent that the negative affects of shame becomes magnified and internalized. Items reflect feelings of inferiority, worthlessness, inadequacy, and alienation. Helps you to isolate your client's specific feelings of shame that are involved in the presenting problem (depression, anxiety, or substance abuse). Specimen Set:includes manual and 3 forms & 3 handouts
Kit includes:manual, 25 forms, & 25 handouts
RANGE: 13+ years
ADMINSTRATION: Individual or Group
TIME: 15 minutes
LEVEL: B
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INVENTORY OF SUICIDE ORIENTATION-30 (ISO-30)
Kowalchuk, Brian & John D. King
~ is a 30-item quick screen used to identify youths at risk for suicide. A classification based on measurements of both hopelessness and suicide ideation is provided.
Kit includes: manual & 3 answer sheets
RANGE: 13-19 years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
TIME: 10 minutes
LEVEL: B
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LIFE AFTER LOSS
Detis, Bob
~ This text is a personal guide to dealing with death, divorce, job change and relocation.
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LOSING A PARENT
Marshall, Fiona
~ a book for people learning to cope with the loss of a parent or with the needs of a newly widowed parent.
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MULTISCORE DEPRESSION INVENTORY (MDI)
Berndt, David J.
~ measures the severity of depression providing diagnostic information that is useful in the clinical setting. The questionnaire is comprised of 118 True-False items, organized into 10 subscales: Low Energy Level, Cognitive Difficulty, Guilt, Low Self-Esteem, Social Introversion, Pessimism, Irritability, Sad Mood, Instrumental Helplessness, and Learned Helplessness.
Kit includes: 25 Tests, 25 Profiles, Scoring Keys and Manual
RANGE: 13-adult
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
TIME: 20 minutes
LEVEL: B
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MULTISCORE DEPRESSION INVENTORY FOR CHILDREN (MDI-C)
Berndt, David, and Charles Kalser,
~ measures various depression related features separately to plan treatment, monitor progress, and to assess change in overall emotional well-being. Scales include: anxiety, self-esteem, social introversion, instrumental helplessness, sad mood, pessimism, low energy, and defiance.
Kit includes: 25 forms, 25 profiles and manual
RANGE: 8-17 years
ADMINSTRATION: Individual
TIME: 15-20 minutes
LEVEL: B
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NORTH AMERICAN DEPRESSION INVENTORIES FOR CHILD/ADULTS (NADI)
Battle, James
~ (1988) assesses the presence and degree of depression. Two forms are available: Form C for children (25 questions); Form A for Adults (40 questions). The NADE yields scores as percentile ranks, t-scores and classifications. Since this measure correlates highly with self-esteem it is a perfect companion for the Culture Free Self Esteem Inventories listed separately.
Kit includes: manual, 50 adult & 50 child forms, scoring key & audiocassette
RANGE: 6 through adult
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
TIME: 10-20 minutes
LEVEL: B
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OVERCOMING DEPRESSION AND LOSS
White, John
~ ODL is an interactive workbook designed to be used in group cognitive therapy. Structured around an eight week course of therapy, the workbook leads users through simple exercises designed to help them examine their thought patterns and behaviors and to make small positive changes at each stage. Users are encouraged to use the Beck Depression inventory in concert with the workbook to evaluate their progress. Written in a practical friendly style the workbook addresses issues faced in daily life and helps develop patterns of thinking more positively and managing life better.
RANGE: 13+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Group
LEVEL: A
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OVERCOMING EXCESSIVE ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, LOW SELF-ESTE
Battle, James PhD
~ (1999) provides insights and offers suggestions regarding how to overcome the negative effects of excessive anxiety, depression low self-esteem and suicidal ideation. Also shows readers how to assess anxiety, depression, self-esteem and suicidal ideation and describes time-tested strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness in assisting individuals at all developmental levels in overcoming the negative effects of these anomalies.
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SCREENING SCALE (PDSS)
Beck, Cheryl Tatano, and Gable, Robert K.
~ (2002) identifies mothers suffering from postpartum depression using the following scales: sleeping/eating disturbances, anxiety/insecurity, emotional lability, mental confusion, loss of self, guilt/shame, and suicidal thoughts. The first seven items on the scale can be used as a short form.
Kit includes: manual and 25 forms
RANGE: new mothers
ADMINISTRATION: Individual 5-10 minutes
LEVEL: B
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RAISING A MOODY CHILD - DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR DISORDER
Fristad, A, Ph.D., Jill Goldberg Arnold
~ (2004) provides clear examples to help parents distinguish potential problems from normal moodiness. Topics include: how to find the right doctor, how to help kids, dealing with medical crises, resolving school problems, sibling conflicts, and marital stress.
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REVISED HAMILTON RATING SCALE FOR DEPRESSION (RHRSD)
Warren, W.L., Ph.D.
~ evaluates depression in adult clinical populations, and can be used concurrently with antidepressant medication to evaluate treatment response. Scales include: disruption of family and social life, depressed mood, feelings of guilt, insomnia, nocturnal waking, work and activities, sexual symptoms, loss if insight, agitation, worry, somatic anxiety, gastrointestinal symptoms, general somatic symptoms, hypochondriasis, obsessive-compulsive, paranoid, and depersonalization.
Kit includes: 20clinician forms, 20self-reports & manual
RANGE: adults
ADMINISTRATION: Individual 5-10 minutes
LEVEL: B
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REYNOLDS ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION SCALE 2ND ED. (RADS2)
Reynolds, William
~ (2002) evaluates the current level of depressive symptomatology along 4 basic dimensions of depression: dysphoric mood, anhedonia/negative affect, negative self-evaluation, and somatic complaints. Interpretation of these subscales is based on both the nature of the depression domain and the item content of the subscale. New to this edition include: restandardized, expanded age range, case studies, new carbonless, hand scorable test booklets.
Kit includes: manual, 25 test booklets & 25 summary/profile form
RANGE: 11-20 years
ADMINISTRATION:Group, 5-10 minutes
LEVEL: B
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REYNOLDS CHILD DEPRESSION SCALE (RCDS)
Reynolds, William M.
~ is a 30 item rating scale that measures depression symptoms in children. The RCDS can be used to research depression and related constructs and to evaluate treatment outcomes.
Kit includes: manual, 50 answer sheets and a scoring key
RANGE: 8-12
ADMINSTRATION: Group, 10 minutes
LEVEL: B
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REYNOLDS DEPRESSION SCREENING INVENTORY (RDSI)
Reynolds, William PhD and Kenneth Kobak PhD
~ screens for symptoms of depresson using empirically derived cutoff scores. A formal DSM-IV diagnosis is not provided.
Kit includes: manual and 25 booklets
RANGE: 18-89 years
ADMINISTRATION: Group, 5-10 minutes
LEVEL: B
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SUICIDAL IDEATION QUESTIONNAIRE (SIQ)
Reynolds, William
~ (1984) SIQ, SIQ-JR & SIQ-A are companion instruments to the Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale (RADS) for use in assessing suicidal ideation.
The SIQ contains 30 items and is used with adolescents in grades 10-12. SIQ-JR has 15 items and is used with children in grades 7-9. SIQ-A includes 25 items for use with adolescents and adults.
SIQ Kit includes: manual, 25 SIQ and SIQ-JR answer sheets & keys
SIQ-A Kit includes Manual & 25 forms
RANGE: grade 7+
ADMINISTRATION: Group. 10 minutes
LEVEL: B
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SUICIDE PROBABILITY SCALE (SPS)
Cull, John, and Wayne Gill
~ measures suicide risk using 36 items describing particular feelings and behaviors. The respondent use a 4-point scale to indicate how often each statement applies to him or her. The SPS does not mention "suicide" in its title.
Kit includes: manual, 25 forms & 25 profiles
RANGE: 13+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual, 5-10 minutes
LEVEL: B
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SURVIVING GRIEF...AND LEARNING TO LIVE AGAIN
Sanders, Catherine
~ (1992) offers an account of the grieving process that helps us through the pain and isolation experienced with the loss of a loved one.
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SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
Costello, C.
~ (1993) is a collection of articles related to symptomatology in depression.
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TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC DEPRESSION
McCullough, James Jr. PhD
~ (2003) describes the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP). This book presents guidelines along with empirical evidence for the treatment of chronic depression.
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VISUAL ANALOG MOOD SCALES (VAMS)
Stern, Robert
~ is a nonverbal, cognitively undemanding measure of internal mood states. Eight mood states are assessed: afraid, confused, sad, angry, energetic, tired, happy, and tense. The scales present have a "neutral" schematic face (and accompanying word) at the top of a 100mm vertical line and a specific "mood face (and word) at the bottom of the line. The respondents indicate the point along the line that best describes the way they are currently feeling.
Kit includes: manual, 25 booklets and a metric ruler
RANGE: 18-94 years
ADMINISTRATION: Group, 5 minutes
LEVEL: B
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YOU CAN BEAT DEPRESSION- GUIDE TO PREVENTION & RECOVERY
Preston, J.
~ (2004) is the 3rd edition of this self-help text for clients who are experiencing depression. Information on preventing depression, preventing relapse after treatment, what are brief therapy interventions and what can be expected as a result of these treatments is included.
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