Citation

Carey TJ. Couns. Psychol. Q. 2005; 18(3): 215-222.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/09515070500304508

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In this paper a framework of evolutionary psychology is used to develop a model of depression. In this model depression is seen as not normally a biochemical illness or disorder, but instead as usually due to the person becoming trapped within a psychologically activated but unwanted and inappropriate suite of natural emotions, with the activation coming from a perception of a major decline in personal usefulness that can include failure, guilt, shame or perceived rejection. A neuropsychological observation that supports this model is described. The implications of the model for counselling with depressed clients are outlined in terms of a multi-dimensional approach, oriented around perceived usefulness. It is predicted that clients receiving such counselling will recover more rapidly and be less likely to suffer a relapse than those receiving just drugs or a form of counselling that covers fewer dimensions. © 2005 Taylor & Francis.

Language: en

Keywords

human; counseling; Depression; suicide; Suicide; psychotherapy; depression; prediction; shame; article; self concept; emotion; guilt; self esteem; perception; Counselling; neuropsychological test; Evolution