TTĐA: Psychological intervention for a male student showing signs of depression

INFORMATION ABOUT MASTER'S PROJECT

1. Student's full name:Vu Ha Nhi2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: May 8, 2001 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023 of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: None

7. Project title: Psychological intervention for a male student showing signs of depression

8. Major: Clinical Psychology 9. Code: 8310402

10. Scientific instructor:

- Dr. Nguyen Hanh Lien - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

- Associate Professor, Dr. Trinh Thi Linh - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

11. Summary of project results:

The project has reviewed studies on depression in the world and in Vietnam, including epidemiological information, studies by gender, age group, risk of onset and symptom expression. The concepts of depression, students, causes of depression, diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder according to DSM-5 and some psychological characteristics of students have provided an important theoretical foundation within the scope of the project. In addition to providing information on methods of evaluating a clinical case, the project also presents intervention theory according to the cognitive-behavioral approach, especially on the target group with symptoms of depression.

The project presented the process of psychological intervention for a male student with symptoms of depression. The intervention results showed that the client reduced the level of depressive symptoms, increased the practice of new activities to improve mood and adjusted the schedule appropriately. On that basis, the client's motivation to work was enhanced, the quality of sleep was improved. The client recognized the connection between cognition, emotion and behavior in many situations, thereby practicing changing negative automatic thoughts and enhancing coping with unwanted situations in the future. Finally, the client was more confident in expressing himself in close relationships.

12. Practical application:

Based on the results obtained from the theoretical and practical research process in clinical intervention, the project has provided further evidence on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral approach in intervening depressive symptoms in students, especially male students.

At the same time, the limitations of the project have provided useful lessons, supporting future clinical practitioners in the process of improving the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy.

13. Further research directions: None

14. Published works related to the project: None

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: Vu Ha Nhi 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: May 8, 2001 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 5626/QD-XHNV Dated December 29, 2023

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official project title: Psychological intervention for a male university student presenting with depressive symptoms

8. Major: Clinical psychology 9. Code: 8310402

10. Supervisors:

- Ph.D. Nguyen Hanh Lien - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thi Linh - University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi

11. Summary of the findings of the project:

The project has reviewed studies on depression in the world and in Vietnam, including epidemiological information, studies by gender, age group, risk of onset and symptom expression. The concepts of depression, students, causes of depression, diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder according to DSM-5 and some psychological characteristics of students have provided an important theoretical foundation within the scope of the project. In addition to providing information on methods of assessing a clinical case, the project also presents the theory of intervention according to the cognitive behavioral approach, especially on the group of subjects with symptoms of depression.

The project presents the process of psychological intervention for a male student with symptoms of depression. The intervention results showed that the client reduced the level of depressive symptoms, increased practice of new activities to improve mood and adjusted the schedule appropriately. On that basis, the client's motivation to work is enhanced, the quality of sleep is improved. The client recognizes the connection between perception, emotion and behavior in many situations, thereby practicing changing negative automatic thoughts and enhancing coping with unwanted situations in the future. Finally, the client is more confident when expressing himself in close relationships.

12. Practical applicability:

Based on the results obtained from the theoretical and practical research process in clinical intervention, the project has provided further evidence on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral approach in intervening depressive symptoms in students, especially male students.

At the same time, the limitations of the project have provided useful lessons, supporting future clinical practitioners in the process of improving the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy.

13. Further research directions: None

14. Project-related publications: None