What is Counseling?
CATEGORY: Psychotherapy
TYPES:Generic: CounselingBrand:
Counseling can be defined as a relatively short-term, interpersonal, theory-based process of helping persons who are fundamentally psychologically healthy resolve developmental and situational issues.
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How do members experience Counseling?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 140 | 49 | |
| Anxious mood | 81 | 32 | |
| General health | 35 | 6 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 29 | 17 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 21 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 9 | |
| Flashbacks | 4 | |
| Guilt or self blame | 4 | |
| Pain | 4 | |
| Panic attacks | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 11 | |
| Mild | 21 | |
| None | 91 |
Member evaluations
jasminefawn
evaluated on Feb 19, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
one_step_closer
evaluated on Dec 14, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Moderate
- Side effects: None
kgeneva
evaluated on Nov 24, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for post-traumatic stress disorder: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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