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Coping with Depression

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What is the primary reason for Sarah's feelings of low self-esteem and hopelessness?

The burden of paying bills

The lack of support from friends and family

The fear of being a burden to others

The loss of her job (correct)

What is the psychologist's primary goal in this conversation?

To provide Sarah with a solution to her financial problems

To help Sarah find ways to cope with her stress and feelings of hopelessness (correct)

To convince Sarah to talk to her friends and family about her problems

To diagnose Sarah with a mental health disorder

What is the psychologist's response to Sarah's feelings of being a burden to others?

The psychologist tells Sarah that she is not a burden to others

The psychologist acknowledges Sarah's feelings and emphasizes the importance of support during tough times (correct)

The psychologist encourages Sarah to lean on her friends and family for support

The psychologist advises Sarah to focus on solving her financial problems

What is the psychologist's approach to working with Sarah?

The psychologist takes a non-judgmental approach, focused on listening and providing support Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why Sarah has not talked to her friends and family about her feelings?

She does not want to burden them with her problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the psychologist's goal in asking Sarah about her thoughts of hurting herself?

To assess Sarah's risk for suicide Signup and view all the answers

What is the psychologist's approach to helping Sarah find ways to cope with her stress and feelings of hopelessness?

The psychologist helps Sarah to find ways to ease her pain and provide support Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the conversation between Sarah and the psychologist?

Sarah feels relieved and supported Signup and view all the answers

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Initial Assessment

Sarah is experiencing feelings of low self-worth and hopelessness, having lost her job a month ago.
She feels overwhelmed, like a burden to others, and struggles to pay bills.
Sarah has had suicidal thoughts, feeling like others would be better off without her.

Psychologist's Approach

The psychologist acknowledges Sarah's feelings, validating her emotions and showing empathy.
They ask open-ended questions to encourage Sarah to discuss her feelings and thoughts.
The psychologist inquires about suicidal thoughts, assessing the severity of Sarah's distress.

Barriers to Seeking Help

Sarah feels hesitant to share her feelings with friends and family, fearing they won't understand or will be burdened by her problems.
The psychologist reassures Sarah that they are there to listen without judgment and provide support.

Collaboration and Support

The psychologist offers to help Sarah find resources and options to keep her safe and supported.
They work together to create a safety plan, exploring options to ease Sarah's pain and improve her mental well-being.
The psychologist emphasizes the importance of having a support system, including themselves, to help Sarah through this difficult time.

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In this conversation, a psychologist tries to understand Sarah's feelings of depression and hopelessness after losing her job. How would you respond to Sarah's situation?