TTĐA: Psychological intervention for a young man showing signs of depressive disorder

INFORMATION ABOUT MASTER'S PROJECT

1. Student's full name: Vu Thi Thuy Duong 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: July 16, 1997 4. Place of birth: Thai Binh

5. Student recognition decision No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Project title: Psychological intervention for a young man showing signs of depression

8. Major: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310402

9. Scientific supervisors: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Hoi Loan and Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thu Huong, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of project results:

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders today, especially increasing in the young group. In this project, the author has synthesized the theoretical basis, performed assessment and psychological intervention for a 20-year-old female client with mild depression. The treatment process was implemented in 16 sessions, following the orientation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Research results show that: clients significantly reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, significantly improved sleep quality and life satisfaction. Clients have formed more positive living habits, know how to identify and adjust negative thoughts, increase adaptability and self-care.

11. Practical application:

The results of the study contribute to affirming the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in depression intervention in Vietnamese youth, while emphasizing the important role of psychotherapy in supporting mental health for young people. The project provides a practical basis for expanding psychological intervention models in the school environment, improving the ability to apply CBT of clinical psychology students in their future professional activities.

12. Further research directions: None

13. Published works related to the project: None

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: Vu Thi Thuy Duong 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: July 16^th, 1997 4. Place of birth: Thai Binh

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:

7. Official project title: Psychological intervention for youth with depressive symptoms

8. Major: Clinical Psychology 9. Code: 8310402

10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoi Loan and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thu Huong, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

11. Summary of the findings of the project:

Depression is among the most common mental disorders today, showing a significant increase among young people. In this project, the author synthesizes theoretical foundations and implements psychological assessment and intervention for a 20-year-old female client presenting with mild depressive symptoms. The intervention consisted of 16 sessions conducted under the framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
The findings indicate that the client showed a marked reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as significant improvements in sleep quality and overall life satisfaction. The client developed more positive daily habits, learned to identify and restructure negative thoughts, and enhanced her self-care and coping skills.

12. Practical applicability, if any: The study's conclusions confirm the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in treating depression among Vietnamese youth and emphasize the crucial role of psychological therapy in supporting young people's mental health. The project also provides practical implications for expanding school-based mental health interventions and strengthening the application of CBT among clinical psychology students in their future professional practice.

13. Further research directions: None

14. Project -related publications: None