Publication Date
7-1-2003
Degree Program
Department of Psychology
Degree Type
Master of Arts
Abstract
The present study compares presenting levels of psychological distress at a university counseling center and a community mental health center. The Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) was completed by clients at intake, and the results were subjected to statistical analysis. A significant difference was found between the two service units on the Global Symptom Index and all nine scales of the BSI. There were no gender differences in overall levels of psychological distress; however, a difference was found on the interpersonal hostility scale. Implications of the study, as well as limitations and suggestions for future research, are discussed.
Disciplines
Mental and Social Health | Psychology
Recommended Citation
Gunn, Joshua, "A Comparison of Symptom Severity Between University Counseling Center and Community Mental Health Center Clients" (2003). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 597.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/597