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 techniquesAppendix CC: Anxiety management techniquesProgressive muscle relaxationControlled or abdominal breathingMeditationCalming responseVisualisation and imageryGroundingWorksheetsAbbreviationsGlossaryReferencesDisclaimer and acknowledgements Download full Guidelines Order a free hard copy Meditation Download page This technique builds on the benefits of breathing exercises by incorporating deliberate attention or awareness to the present moment. There are many types of meditation, though non-judgemental awareness, acceptance of the present moment, and detachment from thoughts and emotions are common components [1992]. The following 10-30 minute meditation exercise was adapted from Bourne [1992]: Start by focusing on your breathing, and expand your attention to include an awareness of your whole body. Focus on your arms and legs, along with your breath cycle. You can extend your attention to your hands and feet. Don’t judge yourself if your mind wanders. Each time you find yourself distracted, gently bring your attention back to your arms, legs, and breath cycle. With practice, your concentration should improve. Start by practicing for 10 minutes a day, working your way gradually up to 30 minutes. A list of additional meditation exercises compiled by headspace is available from www.headspace.com/meditation/exercises. Download section Previous Next