Coping with Depression

Questions and Answers

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sarah feels relieved and supported Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.