Comments on: Depression Prediction Assessment Now On-line http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/ Exploring Healthy Psychotherapy Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:24:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: whatchamacallit http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-18997 whatchamacallit Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:17:06 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-18997 Well written post. Over time I recovered from depression but it took medication, counseling and also a lot of personal development. Are there any good forums you would recommend? Well written post. Over time I recovered from depression but it took medication, counseling and also a lot of personal development. Are there any good forums you would recommend?

]]> By: Austin http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13897 Austin Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:48:14 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13897 I have not looked at the site. Is it a predictor of a current situation or a predictor of what could potentially happen to you in the future given your answers? I have not looked at the site. Is it a predictor of a current situation or a predictor of what could potentially happen to you in the future given your answers?

]]> By: Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13861 Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:44:50 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13861 Yes, actually this site is a great resource if you are looking for a therapist in your area. I'd check out the listings here as a first step. regards Yes, actually this site is a great resource if you are looking for a therapist in your area. I’d check out the listings here as a first step.

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]]> By: Shannon http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13855 Shannon Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:11:45 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13855 Travis I think that is a totally valid point. What if you take the test and all of the signs point to depression yet you atill have no idea of where to go to get help? That could be scary Travis I think that is a totally valid point. What if you take the test and all of the signs point to depression yet you atill have no idea of where to go to get help? That could be scary

]]> By: Travis http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13837 Travis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:33:31 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13837 Are there any links on the site that will tell you where you can go to get help if indeed you do show signs of depression given the results of the test? Are there any links on the site that will tell you where you can go to get help if indeed you do show signs of depression given the results of the test?

]]> By: Bethany http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13809 Bethany Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:45:33 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13809 How can any test online be considered a reliable predictor when there are so many things that can be faked that way? How can any test online be considered a reliable predictor when there are so many things that can be faked that way?

]]> By: Maggie http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13779 Maggie Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:04:34 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13779 Is there anyone out there who is concerned that this might not necessarily be such a good thing? I am glad that we all now have access to some of the best resources on the web but I am never too pleased when people try to diagnose and treat themselves based on info that they find on the internet. I think this can be irresponsible at best and honestly that it may actually keep some people from seeking the outside treatment that they need. They may simply think that this is something that will pass and in many cases this is just not true. I think that this can be great as an initial step toward recovery, but certainly not intended to be used as the only step. I am trying not to be critical because I do think that good intent with the tool is there and that it can be useful, but not the end all and be all. Is there anyone out there who is concerned that this might not necessarily be such a good thing? I am glad that we all now have access to some of the best resources on the web but I am never too pleased when people try to diagnose and treat themselves based on info that they find on the internet. I think this can be irresponsible at best and honestly that it may actually keep some people from seeking the outside treatment that they need. They may simply think that this is something that will pass and in many cases this is just not true. I think that this can be great as an initial step toward recovery, but certainly not intended to be used as the only step. I am trying not to be critical because I do think that good intent with the tool is there and that it can be useful, but not the end all and be all.

]]> By: Brandee http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13773 Brandee Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:14:37 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13773 I think this is a very useful article and although it shouldn't be used to self diagnose a situation like depression, it sure gives us the tools we need to help notice the signs and get help. I think this is a very useful article and although it shouldn’t be used to self diagnose a situation like depression, it sure gives us the tools we need to help notice the signs and get help.

]]> By: Cheri http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13753 Cheri Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:58:42 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13753 I hope that this resource is one which will be utilized and get people who have depression to get treated. I hope that this resource is one which will be utilized and get people who have depression to get treated.

]]> By: Oliver http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13729 Oliver Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:51:37 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13729 This really could be a great tool when administered and read the right way, but I do have to say that I am always a little concerned when it comes to the general public and self diagnosis. However this could end up being quite effective for some who know they have a problem and when they see the results could encourage them to seek the help they need. This really could be a great tool when administered and read the right way, but I do have to say that I am always a little concerned when it comes to the general public and self diagnosis. However this could end up being quite effective for some who know they have a problem and when they see the results could encourage them to seek the help they need.

]]> By: Mica http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13723 Mica Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:54:52 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13723 I plan on checking out this website. That is a disturbing factor above that depression is the 4th leading cause in premature death. I didn't realize it was that high on the list. And to predict that it may be the 2nd by 2020 is more alarming. I plan on checking out this website. That is a disturbing factor above that depression is the 4th leading cause in premature death. I didn’t realize it was that high on the list. And to predict that it may be the 2nd by 2020 is more alarming.

]]> By: jeni http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13721 jeni Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:53:05 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13721 I agree that this is a very useful article and appreciate you listing it here. Maybe this will help a lot of people who may have depression and notice the signs and seek help I agree that this is a very useful article and appreciate you listing it here. Maybe this will help a lot of people who may have depression and notice the signs and seek help

]]> By: Mathew http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13713 Mathew Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:33:26 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13713 Does this tool simply divulge if the person is depressed or has a tendency for depression or does it also analyse the degree to which one is depressed. Depending on the analysis, are there suggestions for what kind of therapy to follow? Does this tool simply divulge if the person is depressed or has a tendency for depression or does it also analyse the degree to which one is depressed. Depending on the analysis, are there suggestions for what kind of therapy to follow?

]]> By: Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/depression-test/comment-page-1/#comment-13705 Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:39:11 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1213#comment-13705 Thanks for a very interesting and useful article. How does this related to the Beck Depression Inventory...which has reasonable reliability and validity, and is pretty easy to administer and score? art Thanks for a very interesting and useful article.

How does this related to the Beck Depression Inventory…which has
reasonable reliability and validity, and is pretty easy to administer and score?

art

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