What You'll Get
Lifetime Access
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Digital Resource
Professionally designed and ready to use
Diagnostic Tool
Designed to support and inform your diagnostic process
Evidence-Based Learning
Step-by-step guidance through complex psychological concepts
About This Resource
Module One: Depressive Disorders is the first in the Differential Diagnosis Series, designed to help psychologists, counsellors, and mental health practitioners confidently assess and differentiate depressive disorders from other conditions with overlapping symptoms.
Depressive presentations are among the most common reasons clients come to therapy, and they are also among the most easily misread. Symptoms that look like depression on the surface can belong to a number of other conditions, and getting the distinction right has a direct bearing on treatment planning and client outcomes. This module gives you a thorough, evidence-based foundation for working through those distinctions with greater accuracy and confidence.
What’s Included
- A comprehensive overview of depressive disorders, covering the key features, diagnostic criteria, and clinical presentations of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Substance and Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Differential diagnosis guidance for distinguishing depressive disorders from each other and from conditions with overlapping symptoms, including bipolar disorders, grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder, adjustment disorders, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, dementia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Visual and written tools for each differential, including a visual outline highlighting the differences between conditions, alongside detailed summaries that explain the nuances of each comparison with practical clinical insights and tips for avoiding common diagnostic pitfalls
- Key points and clinical tips covering subtle distinctions, common misdiagnoses, and the risks associated with overlooking important differential diagnoses
- Practical applications and strategies you can apply directly in your practice when navigating complex diagnostic profiles
Who Is This Resource For?
This module is designed for psychologists, mental health workers, and allied health professionals who want to refine their diagnostic skills and improve clinical outcomes for clients presenting with depressive symptoms.
It is suited to clinicians who want clear, immediately applicable tools and a structured approach to accurate and ethical assessment. Whether you are building your diagnostic confidence early in your career or consolidating an established approach, this module gives you a reliable reference for working through depressive presentations.
Format and Access
- 78-page digital clinical guide
- Professionally designed digital resource, suitable for use on iPad, computer, or in print
- Visual differential outlines paired with detailed written summaries throughout
- The first module in the Differential Diagnosis Series
Terms and Conditions
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
This resource and its contents are the intellectual property of Amanda Moses Psychology. Each purchase is for individual professional use only. If you work in a group practice, each practitioner must purchase their own copy.
Due to the nature of digital products, no refunds are available.
Please review the full terms of purchase here: Terms of Purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share these resources with colleagues or students?
Resources are licensed for individual professional use and are not intended for redistribution or resale. If colleagues or students are interested, please direct them to the website to access their own copies.
Who are these resources designed for?
These resources are designed primarily for psychologists and allied health professionals working in assessment and therapy settings.
They are used by provisional psychologists, early-career clinicians and more experienced practitioners seeking structured, ethically grounded tools.
Resources within the Understanding Neurodivergence Series are also suitable for neurodivergent community members seeking education and self-reflection.
Can these clinical tools support autism and ADHD assessment work?
Yes. The diagnostic intake tools and report writing guides are designed to support autism and ADHD assessments across the lifespan.
The intake questionnaires assist with gathering detailed information that standard screening tools often miss. They give clients space to reflect on their experiences before assessment and support the collection of meaningful collateral information where appropriate. This helps streamline your process while maintaining clinical depth.
The report writing templates and guides provide a clear structure for organising findings and communicating diagnostic outcomes respectfully and thoroughly. They are particularly useful for clinicians who want a clear, reliable framework for report writing that can be adapted for each individual client.
All tools are grounded in neurodiversity-affirming practice, supporting strengths-based language and thoughtful formulation. They are designed to support clinical judgement and formal training.
Are these therapy tools ready to be used in sessions with clients?
Yes. Most of the clinical tools are designed to be used directly in therapy and assessment sessions.
Each therapy manual and guide include structured worksheets, reflection exercises, and homework activities that can be introduced in-session and used between appointments. Printable materials are provided so they can be used collaboratively during sessions or shared with clients for ongoing work.
Where relevant, I have also included guidance for clinicians on how to introduce each tool, explain its purpose, and integrate it meaningfully into therapeutic work. The intention is to support active, collaborative therapeutic processes.
Can I adapt the templates and tools to suit my own practice style?
Yes. All templates are designed to be flexible.
You are encouraged to adapt language, structure and formatting to suit your theoretical orientation, client population and workplace requirements. They provide a strong foundation while allowing professional judgement to remain central.
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