The internet has an incredible amount of useful information. This page lists a number of very useful online mental health assessment and programs you can do in the comfort of your own home. Use them independently or do them in conjunction with the treatment you are getting from me. You will experience the greatest amount of change if you are challenging yourself in between counselling sessions. Have a good look at the sites listed below and pick one that you think might help.
Assessments for anxiety, depression & Bi-Polar Disorder:
Anxiety Online
www.anxietyonline.org.au
Anxiety Online is a comprehensive online mental health service offering information, assessment, online diagnosis and treatment programs (“eTherapy”) for the anxiety disorders:-Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia.
Beyond Blue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=103
Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether you or someone you know is feeling down or a stressed or whether it’s depression, anxiety or a related disorder. This section of the website contains simple checklists that are quick, easy, and anonymous.
Youth Beyond Blue
http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/depression-and-anxiety/anxiety-checklist/
http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/depression-and-anxiety/depression-checklist/
Checklists for young people concerning anxiety and depression.
Blackdog Institute
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/depression/self-test.cfm
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/bipolardisorder/self-test.cfm
Self-tests for depression and bi-polar disorder.
Bipolar Disorder
http://www.bipolar.com.au/questionnaire.cfm
A good online assessment for Bipolar Disorder.
