Identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking

Abstract
In the first two articles of this series (Williams & Garland, 2002; Wright et al, 2002), we looked at the different areas of human experience that alter during times of mental illness. The Five Areas Assessment model (Williams, 2001; see also Fig. 1 of Williams & Garland, 2002) provides a clear summary of the range of problems and difficulties faced by the individual in each of the following domains: 1life situation, relationships, practical problems2altered thinking3altered emotions (moods or feelings)4altered physical feelings/symptoms5altered behaviour or activity levels.