Graduation Year
2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor in Psychology (Psy. D.)
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic was a source of anxiety and depression for many people, and for some it exacerbated existing mood and anxiety symptoms. Measurement of symptoms of anxiety and depression can play an important role in intervention to decrease these symptoms. However, to ensure validity of these measures, one must be able to understand the language of the screeners. An adapted Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Item Scale were created for usage with adults with developmental disability and/or severe mental illness who may have difficulty understanding the language of the original versions of these measures. A study was developed to measure the perceived benefit and ease of administration from a clinician’s perspective. Results indicate that these measures may be helpful in measuring symptoms of depression and anxiety. The limitations of this study and future directions for the measures are discussed.
Faculty Mentor
Myra Beth Bundy, Ph.D.
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Committee Member
Maggie Freeman, Psy.D.
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Committee Member
Jerry Palmer, Ph.D.
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Copyright
2023 Tara L. Bord
Recommended Citation
Bord, Tara, "Measures of Mood: Adaptations for Adults with Developmental Disabilities and/or Severe Mental Illness" (2024). Psychology Doctoral Specialization Projects. 39.
https://encompass.eku.edu/psych_doctorals/39
IRB Approval Number (if applicable)
4839
