Examining Counseling Needs of Headache Patients: An Exploratory Study of Wellness and Perceived Stress.

Degges-White, Suzanne; Myers, Jane E.; Adelman, James U.; Pastoor, Denise D.

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ERIC Number: EJ675855

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2003

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Examining Counseling Needs of Headache Patients: An Exploratory Study of Wellness and Perceived Stress.

Degges-White, Suzanne; Myers, Jane E.; Adelman, James U.; Pastoor, Denise D.

Journal of Mental Health Counseling, v25 n4 p271-90 Oct 2003

A study of 60 adults seeking medical care at a headache specialty clinic was conducted to provide preliminary information on levels of wellness and perceived stress in this population. Not surprisingly, overall levels of wellness and perceived stress was high compared to a norm group of adults. Implications for mental health counselors as providers in medical settings are discussed. (Contains 60 references and 2 tables.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling, Needs Assessment, Stress Variables, Wellness

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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