Frequently Asked Questions

What are the services offered at Miind my Miind that you may need?

Miind My Miind offers a wide range of mental health services and products:

  • Coaching and counselling with clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist and  psychiatrist registered with us through our online platform as well as physical consults through our associated partners across different geographies.
  • Workshops and training programmes by training experts for self development, international modalities, as well as workshops to address specific issues. We can also provide custom trainings and workshops on topics related to mental fitness, organisational culture building and building organisational health.
  • Psychodiagnostic assessments to understand ourselves, our strengths and weaknesses, performance screenings, developmental screenings.
  • Our Find a Facility, search engine helps you find a suitable facility you may be looking for to cater to the required mental health services
  • Our Support groups for various issues are meant to handhold people who have recovered from suffering from issues like Alcohol and Drug addiction, etc. We have support groups for the family and friends of those who suffer these issues to guide them on how to handle the situation better for themselves as well as their loved ones. There are support groups for people who are in Abusive Relationships to handhold them.
  • The Self help products and tools, provide toolkits to enable and enhance mental fitness and well-being.

Does Miind My Miind have a Crisis Helpline ? 

We do not have a direct immediate service for this. We provide Crisis Intervention services through our partners. To connect with them please visit the Find A Facility page or call our Customer Service Number 9888130005.

Is Miind My Miind a Queer Affirmative/ inclusive organisation?

Yes, Miind My Miind is Queer Affirmative! We also partner with ATHI, Association for Transgender Health in India

 Does Miind My Miind provide counselling sessions on the Pro-Bono/Sliding scale basis?

Charges differ according to Psychologists’ specialisation and their experience. You can book a session with Miind My Miind by contacting on  https://www.miindmymiind.com/ or call us at 9888130005 or you can directly book a session with your preferred Mental Health Professional at Miind My Miind

How do I book a counselling session with Miind My Miind?

To Book a session:
1. Go to ‘Book a session’
2. Select for preferred mental health professional
3. Select your date and time and session duration
4. Fill in the details of the client and pay for the session
5. Within five minutes of the payment confirmation, you will get a notification on your Email for the confirmation of the session.

How do I register myself at Miind My Miind as a Mental Health Professional?

If you wish to register yourself or your clinic at Miind My Miind as a Mental Health Professional, email us on support@miindmymiind.com or contact us at 9888130005 and we will revert to you within 24 hours

 

 

How do I join Miind My Miind as a working professional?

if you wish to join Miind My Miind as working professional, email us on support@miindmymiind.com or contact us at 9888130005.

What happens in a Counselling/Therapy session?

A Counselling session is a safe space, which follows an evidence based structure especially curated to support the clients’ needs. Psychologists are trained for Talk Therapy and offer confidentiality, non-judgemental and empathetic ambience, to explore difficulties, stressful situations or emotional upsets faced by a client.  Aims and objectives are set to forge a path for betterment and healing. Counsellings follow a pattern / stages to achieve these objectives through a few sessions.

 What does a counsellor do?

A Counselling Psychologist uses Psychotherapy to understand their clients’ emotional and mental needs. Based on the different psychological theories and approaches the counsellor then facilitates the session(s) to help the client gain self awareness. Eventually working towards building various coping strategies, problem solving skills and grounding techniques for the betterment of the clients.
A counsellor usually deals with day to day mental health concerns, but they can also see clients with major mental health illnesses if they have enough experience, knowledge and skills for the same.

What does a clinical psychologist do?

A Clinical psychologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats more clinically inclined mental health issues such as Mood disorders, Eating disorders, Substance Abuse, Learning disorders, PTSD and other behavioural concerns. The Clinical psychologist helps the clients build tools and strategies promoting quality of life and prevent future dysfunctionalities through a structured plan. They conduct psychodiagnostic assessments to understand the issues faced. In case of biological issues, the clinical psychologist will work closely with a psychiatrist for the patient’s betterment.

What does a psychiatrist do?

A Psychiatrist is a specialised medical doctor who interacts with the clients’ of Neurosis and Psychosis. They give out diagnoses and can prescribe medications for mental health concerns, and also provide therapy support to their clients. A Psychiatrist usually works with other Mental Health Professionals to best meet the Emotional and Mental requirements of the clients.

What are/should be the qualifications of a Counselling Psychologist, a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?

Counselling Psychologist is a Master’s degree (MA/MSc) holder in Psychology from a recognised institute. They are eligible to do therapy but can not do diagnosis on their clients

Clinical Psychologist  is a Master’s degree (MA/MSc) holder in Psychology from a recognized institute + MPhil in Clinical Psychology, from RCI registered institute. They are eligible to do therapy and can do Diagnosis on their clients

Psychiatrist  is a special medical Doctor, must have an MBBS and an MD in psychiatry. Can prescribe Medications and can do Diagnosis on their clients. Usually do not provide therapy but can

What is the difference between counselling and therapy?

Counselling – In broad terms, Counseling focuses on one specific issue and it is considered a short-term treatment. One may learn coping techniques and problem solving skills. Couple Counselling, Career Counselling or Queer Counselling are various domains of it.

Therapy or Psychotherapy – it deals with long term and more complex issues. It is more about the therapeutic approaches that are used in a mental health counselling process. Like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Expressive Art Therapist (EAT), REBT these can be used in a Counselling process, but one requires appropriate training and experience to use certain therapies.
Sometimes Therapy and Counselling are used interchangeably.

How long is a session for?

One on one session lasts for 30 minutes to an hour, sometimes it can take longer than that.
Whereas a Group Counselling can go on for more than 1 hour, usually depending on the number of people and the facilitator’s (a therapist) approach.

How will I benefit from the sessions?

From therapy sessions, you gain a deeper understanding of self, your attachment styles and your coping mechanisms. Therapy sessions also prepare you for the future circumstances by making you more resilient and improving your coping skills. It is a space where you get your emotional and mental health needs met. You work actively alongside your Therapist.

Which professional is right for me? / How do I know if I need a psychologist or a psychiatrist?

You can consult with any Mental Health professional initially, and they can guide you on which mental health professional would be best according to your needs. Like medical specialists, mental health professionals also specialise in various fields like de-addiction, neuropsychology, trauma, behavorial concerns etc.   For better guidance reach out to Miind My Miind by contacting us on 9888130005.

Which therapeutic approach would be best for me?

Therapeutic approaches are specially tailored for your mental health needs. Only a Mental Health Professional can give you a proper direction and create a treatment plan that best suits your requirements

 What is psychometric/psychodiagnostics testing?

A Psychodiagnostic test is a tool that enables a Mental Health Professional to get a better understanding of your personality traits, behavioural aspects and developmental concerns. The tests are highly reliable as they have a scientific and empirical base.

 What is a Support group?

A support group is a gathering of individuals who are facing issues, similar to yours or not. These individuals help each other overcome the challenges and uplift each other. The group is facilitated by a Mental Health Professional. The support group provides a safe and non-judgemental space for everyone to talk and share their experiences. If you feel alone and unsupported, a Support Group can help you give a Sense of Community and Belongingness.

What are the benefits of a Support group?

Support groups can help you boost your mental health journey. Support groups pass on a sense of belongingness and build a sense of community. They let you express your feelings without any judgement, and the confidentiality is maintained by every member. Support groups are one of the best ways for you to gain hope, improve social skills, and learn how other people tackled similar situations and so much more! It is to be noted that Support Groups shouldn’t be used as a substitute for individual therapy sessions.

What is Group Counselling?

Group Counselling is a form of Psychotherapy facilitated by one or two Mental Health Professionals, working with 10-12 participants for about 1-2 hours (timings and participants may vary). It is highly beneficial as it gives out important information to many individuals at once and the participants get to learn from each other as well.

Can counselling help in relationship problems?

Yes, Relationship Counselling can help you and your partner(s) explore the concerns, reconnect with each other by providing a better way to communicate, and strengthen your relationship. Relationship counselling typically includes individual counselling as well as counselling for both together. Similarly family counselling is also done to bring a family together and to help overcome issues or trauma.

I am worried about someone else; how can I help them?

If you’re worried about a loved one, first ask them how they are doing, what they are feeling. Keep a check on them so that their mental health problems don’t take a toll on them. Give them your undivided attention, try to not be judgmental, and empathise with them. For further assistance, you may reach out to us on  https://www.miindmymiind.com/ or call us at 9888130005.

What kind of counselling services are available for school going children?

Counselling sessions related to academic difficulties, adjustment concerns and career guidance helps children to fare well in life. Psychodiagnostic testings help understand their needs and requirements and thus provide support accordingly.

I am from a corporation, what services are available for me?

Miind my Miind has services for corporates and industries which allow them to

  • Support right hiring and fitment needs through psychodiagonostic assessments
  •  Support training and development requirements
  • Support wellness through awareness sessions
  • Coaching and counselling solutions

Does Miind My Miind provide online and offline counselling sessions?

Mental Health Professionals registered with Miind my Miind provide online as well as face to face counselling support to their clients.  You may reach out to us on  https://www.miindmymiind.com/ or call us at 9888130005.

For further help, you can take an appointment with the best Mental health professionals available at Miind my Miind, visit us at on https://www.miindmymiind.com/  or call us at 9888130005.

 

I need immediate attention, what should I do?
Call us at or WhatsApp us on 9888130005.

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      Dass 21 Questionnaire

      Check your Depression / Anxiety and Stress Level

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      1 (s) I found it hard to wind down.

       

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      2 (a) I was aware of dryness of my mouth.

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      3 (d) I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      2 - Applied to me to a considerable degree or a good part of time.
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      4 (a) I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g. excessively rapid breathing,
      breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion).

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
      1 - Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time.
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      5 (d) I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things.

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      6 (s) I tended to over-react to situations.

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      7 (a) I experienced trembling (e.g. in the hands).

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      8 (s) I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      9 (a) I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool
      of myself.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      10 (d) I felt that I had nothing to look forward to.

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      11 (s) I found myself getting agitated.

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      12 (s) I found it difficult to relax.

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      13 (d) I felt down-hearted and blue.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      14 (s) I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I
      was doing.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      15 (a) I felt I was close to panic.

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      16 (d) I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      17 (d) I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person.

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      18 (s) I felt that I was rather touchy.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      19 (a) I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical
      exertion (e.g. sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat).

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      2 - Applied to me to a considerable degree or a good part of time.
      3 - Applied to me very much or most of the time.

      20 (a) I felt scared without any good reason.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      21 (d) I felt that life was meaningless.

      0 - Did not apply to me at all.
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      Locus of control

      A big question we all feel - am I in control of my life?

      This test helps you ascertain the degree of control that you believe  you have over your life and the events that occur. This belief plays a huge role in the satisfaction levels that we feel.

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      Is there some bad habit, such as smoking, that you would like to break but can’t?

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      Do you take steps, such as exercise and diet to control your weight and fitness?

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      Do you believe that your personality was firmly laid down in childhood so there is little you can do to change it?

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      Do you make your own decisions, regardless of what other people say?

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      Do you find it a waste of time to plan ahead because something always causes you to change direction?

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      If something goes wrong, do usually reckon it’s your own fault rather than just bad luck?

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      Are most of the things you do designed to please other people?

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      Do you often feel you are the victim of outside forces you cannot control?

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      Do you usually manage to resist being persuaded by other people’s arguments?

      10 / 10

      Are you sceptical about the extent to which your horoscope can tell you what you should do and what’s going to happen to you?.

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          How do You Cope with Anger?

          (The Behavioural Anger Response Questionnaire, BARQ)

          What do you most likely to do when you experience anger? This 34-item measure assesses your anger responses for children and adolescents – and may tell you which response you tend to favour when experiencing this strong, unpleasant emotion. A list of statements are provided below. State whether each of the statements are not true, sometimes true, or often true. This measure was developed specifically for children and young adolescents.

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          I say something nasty to the person who made me angry.

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          I use strong gestures (for example, make a fist, wave my arms, or give a hand sign).

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          I swear or curse, at the person who made me angry.

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          I hit or push the person who made me angry.

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          I express my anger by slamming a door, or hitting something.

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          I shout.

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          I wait until I am calm again and then talk to the person who made me angry. 

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          I carefully think it over and then tell the person who made me angry how I feel.

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          In a calm voice, I tell the person who made me angry how I honestly feel.

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          I try to understand what happened, so I can explain things to the person who made me angry.

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          I stay calm, and I try to talk about the problem and the person who made me angry. 

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          I leave the situation in order to calm down, and then try to solve the problem.

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          I do not show my anger but I talk about what happened with someone afterwards.

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          I leave the situation and look for someone who will agree with me.

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          I leave the situation, find someone to listen to my story, and ask for advice. 

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          I think about the problem first and then talk about it with someone.

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          I leave the situation and call a friend or family member to tell him/her how I feel. 

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          Even without planning it, I usually end up talking about my feelings with someone.

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          I get rid of my anger by playing music, writing, or painting. 

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          I just keep busy, until I stop feeling angry.

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          I work off my anger by doing some sport. 

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          I stay on my own to get rid of my anger.

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          I simply get very busy with other things to get rid of my anger.

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          I work off my anger by doing something else, like playing on the computer.

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          I tell myself that what happened is not important.

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          I try to forget what happened.

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          I put what happened out of my mind.

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          I do not want to have to cause trouble, so I keep my feelings to myself.

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          I just wait to feel better.

          30 / 34

          I try to keep busy so I can forget about what happened.

          31 / 34

          I keep thinking about what I wish I had done, but didn’t do.

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          I find it hard to stop thinking about what happened.

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          I am upset for a long time after this kind of situation.

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          In my mind, I go over the situation that made me angry again and again.

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          Are You Kind to Yourself?

          (The Self-Compassion Scale – Short Form, SCS-SF)

          Are you kind to yourself, and accepting of your personality? Self-compassion relates to your ability to ‘hold one’s suffering with a sense of warmth, connection and concern (Neff, 2003). This ability consists of self-kindness, self-judgement, the view that others suffer too (common humanity), feelings of isolation from others when one fails, as well as mindfulness towards one’s difficult situation and the extent to which one over-identifies with failure. This 12-item measure assesses your self-compassion ability. Simply answer each statement from ‘almost never’ to ‘almost always’ to indicate the extent to which you engage in these behaviours during difficult times of challenge and setbacks.

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          I’m intolerant and impatient towards those aspects of my personality I don’t like.

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          I’m disapproving and judgmental about my own flaws and inadequacies.

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          When I feel inadequate in some way, I try to remind myself that feelings of inadequacy are shared by most people.

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          When I’m feeling down I tend to obsess and fixate on everything that’s wrong.

          5 / 12

          When I fail at something that’s important to me, I tend to feel alone in my failure.

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          When something upsets me I try to keep my emotions in balance.

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          When I’m going through a very hard time, I give myself the caring and tenderness I need.

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          I try to see my failings as part of the human condition.

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          When I’m feeling down, I tend to feel like most other people are probably happier than I am.

          10 / 12

          When something painful happens I try to take a balanced view of the situation.

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          I try to be understanding and patient towards those aspects of my personality I don’t like.

          12 / 12

          When I fail at something important to me I become consumed by feelings of inadequacy.

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          How Mindfully Aware and Attentive are You?

          (Mindful Attempt Awareness Scale; MAAS)

          Being mindful means being consciously, deliberately attentive towards your present circumstances and environment, and being curious and non- judgmental towards the thoughts and emotions that arise as a result of one’s situation. This 15-item measure of mindfulness, called the Mindful Attempt Awareness Scale (MAAS) is designed to assess how mindful you generally are.

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          1 / 15

          I could be experiencing some emotion and not be conscious of it until sometime later.

          2 / 15

          I break or spill things because of carelessness, not paying attention, or thinking of something else.

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          I find it difficult to stay focused on what’s happening in the present.

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          I tend to walk quickly to get where I’m going without paying attention to what I experience along the way.

          5 / 15

          I tend not to notice feelings of physical tension or discomfort until they really grab my attention.

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          I forget a person’s name almost as soon as I’ve been told it for the first time.

          7 / 15

          It seems I am “running on automatic” without much awareness of what I’m doing.

          8 / 15

          I rush through activities without being really attentive to them.

          9 / 15

          I get so focused on the goal I want to achieve that I lose touch of what I’m doing.

          10 / 15

          I do jobs or tasks automatically, without being aware of what I’m doing.

          11 / 15

          I find myself listening to someone with one ear, doing something else at the same time.

          12 / 15

          I drive places on “automatic pilot” and then wonder why I went there.

          13 / 15

          I find myself preoccupied with the future or the past.

          14 / 15

          I find myself doing things without paying attention.

          15 / 15

          I snack without being aware that I’m eating.

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          The brief resilience scale

          (Brief Resilience Scale, BRS)

          The Brief Resilience Scale was created to assess the perceived ability to bounce back or recover from stress. The scale was developed to assess a unitary construct of resilience, including both positively and negatively worded items.

          The possible score range on the BRS is from 1 (low resilience) to 5 (high resilience).

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          I tend to bounce back quickly after hard times.

          2 / 6

          I have a hard time making it through stressful events. 

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          It does not take me long to recover from a stressful event. 

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          It is hard for me to snap back when something bad happens.

          5 / 6

          I usually come through difficult times with little trouble. 

          6 / 6

           I tend to take a long time to get over setbacks in my life.

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          The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale

          (WEMWBS)

          The WEMWBS was developed and tested by a group of researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Warwick.
          The WEMWBS is used to measure subjective well-being in adults ≥16 years.

          As defined by the developers, mental well-being relates to a person’s psychological functioning, life-satisfaction and ability to develop and maintain mutually benefiting relationships. Psychological wellbeing includes the ability to maintain a sense of autonomy, self acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life and self esteem. Staying mentally healthy is more than treating or preventing mental illness.

          Below are some statements about feelings and thoughts. Please tick the box that best describes your experience of each over the last 2 weeks

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          I’ve been feeling optimistic about the future

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          I’ve been feeling useful

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          I’ve been feeling relaxed

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          I’ve been feeling interested in other people

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          I’ve had energy to spare

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          I’ve been dealing with problems well

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          I’ve been thinking clearly

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          I’ve been feeling good about myself

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          I’ve been feeling close to other people

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          I’ve been feeling confident

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          I’ve been able to make up my own mind about things

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          I’ve been feeling loved

          13 / 14

          I’ve been interested in new things

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          I’ve been feeling cheerful

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          Role Fitment

          The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS)

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          SCS(Self Compassion Scale)

          The brief resilience scale

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