Intervention for the Relief of Depression Symptoms in a Female Client Showing Signs of Identity Crisis

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S PROJECT

1. Student's full name: PHAM THI MAI LINH 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: November 25, 2001

4. Place of birth: Thanh Hoa

5. Decision to recognize trainees No.: 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process: None.

7. Project Title: Intervention to alleviate depressive symptoms in a female client with signs of identity crisis

8. Specialization: Applied Clinical Psychology Code: 8310402

9. Scientific supervisor:

Supervisor 1: Dr. Nguyen Thi Anh Thu – Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Supervisor 2: Dr. Nguyen Hanh Lien – Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of project results:

In the project, the student presented the entire psychological intervention process for a client with symptoms of depression due to an identity crisis, including 16 therapy sessions and a post-intervention follow-up period. Pre- and post-therapy assessments were conducted using standardized clinical tools adapted in Vietnam, showing that the client had moderate depression before intervention.

Following therapy, the client demonstrated improvements in emotions, cognition, and behavior: symptoms of depression significantly decreased; self-confidence, communication skills, and self-understanding increased. The client became more proactive in sharing feelings, learned to set personal boundaries, and experienced less sadness, anxiety, and negative thinking. The client also began to clearly identify their values, personal strengths, and future development goals. Furthermore, the client maintained enjoyable activities such as joining clubs, going out, and meeting friends, instead of withdrawing as before.

The results, measured using the Beck and DASS scales, showed a significant reduction in depression scores, reflecting positive progress. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was deemed appropriate and effective in this case, helping the client change their perspective, develop a positive mindset, and maintain healthy habits. The therapeutic relationship, built on trust, openness, and cooperation, contributed significantly to the intervention's effectiveness.

11. Practical applications: Supporting students in school and university environments during the stages of value formation, career choice, and personal identity development.

12. Further research directions: Comparing the effectiveness of CBT with other therapies.

13. Published works related to the project: None.

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: PHAM THI MAI LINH 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: November 25, 2001 4. Place of birth: Thanh Hoa Province

5. Admission decision number: No.5626/QD-XHNV Dated December 29, 2023 issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: None.

7. Official project title: Psychological intervention to alleviate depressive symptoms in a female client showing signs of identity crisis.

8. Major: Applied Clinical Psychology 9. Code: 8310402

10. Supervisors:

Supervisor 1: Dr. Nguyen Thi Anh Thu – Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Supervisor 2: Dr. Nguyen Hanh Lien – Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

11. Summary of the findings of the project:

In this project, the student presents the complete psychological intervention process for a female client exhibiting depressive symptoms resulting from an identity crisis. The intervention included 16 therapy sessions and a follow-up phase. Pre- and post-treatment assessments were conducted using standardized and culturally adapted clinical tools in Vietnam, indicating that the client experienced moderate depression before the intervention.

After the therapeutic process, the client demonstrated noticeable improvements in emotion, cognition, and behavior: depressive symptoms significantly increased; self-confidence, communication skills, and self-awareness increased. The client became more proactive in expressing emotions, setting personal boundaries, and reducing sadness, anxiety, and negative thinking. She also began to clarify her personal values, strengths, and life direction. In addition, the client maintains enjoyable activities such as joining clubs, going out, and socializing with friends instead of withdrawing as before.

Scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) decreased significantly, reflecting positive progress. The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach proved suitable and effective for this case, helping the client reshape her perspectives, build positive thinking, and maintain healthy habits. The therapeutic, built on trust, openness, and collaboration, played an essential role in the success of the intervention.

12. Practical applicability: The findings of this project can be applied to support university students in the school and higher education environment during the process of forming personal values, career choices, and identity development.

13. Further research directions: Future research could focus on comparing the effectiveness of CBT with other therapeutic approaches.

14. Project -related publications: None.