StressEssay Preview: StressReport this essayChapter 13-Part 1When I did the stress test for chapter 13 my stressor score was 5 and my strain score was 0. These scores were both below average in comparison to a typical college student. I think my scores were so low because it is summer, I do not have a job, I do not have a boyfriend, and I am only taking 2 online summer courses. So I really do not have to much on my plate to have a lot of stress, but if it was fall or spring semesters my stressor and strain range would have probably been almost 50! So I do think these results are accurate, considering the current things going on in my life.
Chapter 14-Part 1When I took the depression test for chapter 14 my score was 3, which is in the non-depressed range. I have never been a depressed person. I am usually very happy and focused. Things do not ever usually upset or bother me so that is probably why my score was so low. I think this test was very accurate! These activities made me realize I am a pretty lucky person because I really have no stress or depression and I know these are awful things to have, so I am thankful.
Chapter 14-Part 2I think I did amazing as a therapist! I gave all my clients the right information, I got no answers wrong. I really liked this therapy session, I found it fascinating learning about others. I also gained meaningful insight. I learned that other peoples information really helps because they know that person and can tell what has changed in them or what they have been doing. So asking friends and family is very useful when trying to get information. This activity was very hard, it challenges you big time. I realize that I do not want to be a therapist because people have way to many different problems and each with different symptoms. So I think being a therapist is a pretty hard job, and not for me!
The Mental Health Services Professional Group (MSPG)
A team of professionals, including the CEO and the CEO’s wife Jessica, are providing financial support for the Mental Health Health Services Professional Group. Jessica has a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Chicago and a MPSC degree in clinical psychology from the University of Cambridge. The MSPG was originally formed in 2008 as the National Psychological Service (NPR) Mental Health Service, but was renamed in 2015 to MPSC.
The MSPG is a non-profit with approximately 1,000 members in 26 states and Washington DC, and many affiliated agencies, including the NPSC, NPSA, the NSSA, and the MPSC.
The MSPG’s mission is to provide mental health services to all Americans.
The New York Times asked the MSPG to comment on their website and at some point, an MSPG spokesperson told New York Times that the New York Times would not comment on the story due to “security or confidentiality.”
“When we do discuss the matter with a therapist or a patient, they must first respond with their views on the case for their specific patient. If we can not find their position on how we have identified the issue in consultation, and the patient supports our conclusions, they must consider their position as well.”
Here’s New York Times Media’s explanation of why:
Some of the patients whom the MSPG represents support their efforts to address a clinical problem: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder. In such cases, there have been calls within the community for therapists to respond.
For all patients who need their services, the team’s website provides an application for the opportunity to apply at the MSPG office. Please see our list of services at the MSPG website.
New York Times Media: “New York Times Reporter Announces Sender
Announcing Person-to-Person Support of People who Are Getting Psychological Assisted With A Mental Health Crisis,” by David O’Leary, NYTimes.com, Aug 30, 2014;
NYTimes.com: “Review Starts with MSPG Support of Individuals Who Are Trying to Get Their Own Mental Health Services
New York Times reporter says she’s not taking any psychiatric medication,” by Sarah S. Rosenkranz, The New York Times, Aug 31, 2014;