Chapter List Guidelines In a nutshellAbout these guidelinesPart A: About co-occurring conditionsPart B: Responding to co-occurring conditionsPart C: Specific population groupsAppendicesAppendix A: Other Australian guidelinesAppendix B: Other useful resourcesAppendix C: Sources of research, information and other resourcesAppendix D: DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 classification cross-referenceAppendix E: Motivational interviewingAppendix F: Case formulation tableAppendix G: Mental state examinationAppendix H: Integrated Motivational Assessment Tool (IMAT)Appendix I: Additional screening toolsAppendix J: CANSAS-PAppendix K: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS 21)Appendix L: Indigenous Risk Impact Screener (IRIS)Appendix M: Kessler psychological distress scale (K10)Appendix N: The PsyCheck Screening ToolAppendix O: Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS)Appendix P: The International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ)Appendix Q: Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5)Appendix R: Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5)Appendix S: PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)Appendix T: Psychosis Screener (PS)Appendix U: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)Appendix V: CAGE Substance Abuse Screening ToolAppendix W: Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10)Appendix X: Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT)Appendix Y: The Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST)Appendix Z: Suicide risk screener scorer and interpretationAppendix AA: Referral pro formaAppendix BB: Cognitive behavioural techniquesCognitive restructuringStructured problem solvingGoal settingPleasure and mastery events schedulingAppendix CC: Anxiety management techniquesWorksheetsAbbreviationsGlossaryReferencesDisclaimer and acknowledgements Download full Guidelines Order a free hard copy Structured problem solving Download page Structured problem solving is also a useful means to manage the symptoms of anxiety/depression as these symptoms are often the result of an inability (or perceived inability) to deal effectively with problems [1984, 1985]. Some simple steps suggested by Renn et al. [1986] and Nezu et al. [1987] can be a useful guide in assisting the client: Identify the problem (try to break it down) and define it in concrete terms. Set a realistic goal for problem solving. Step back from the problem and try to view it as an objective challenge. Consider major obstacles to achieving the goal. Brainstorm possible solutions (realistic and unrealistic). Think about each solution in practical terms, and evaluate the pros and cons. Decide on the best solution (and a second, ‘back-up’ solution). Put the solution into action. Evaluate how effective the solution was and whether it can be improved. A problem-solving worksheet for clients is included in the Worksheets section of these Guidelines. Download section Previous Next