Psychological intervention for a young person exhibiting symptoms of depressive disorder.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE 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. Decision No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Project Title: Psychological Intervention for a Young Person Showing Symptoms of Depressive Disorder

8. Major: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310402

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

10. Summary of project results:

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders today, particularly increasing among young people. In this project, the author synthesized the theoretical basis, conducted an assessment, and provided psychological intervention for a 20-year-old female client exhibiting mild depression. The therapy process was implemented over 16 sessions, following the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach.
The study results showed that the clients experienced a significant reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, a marked improvement in sleep quality, and a higher level of life satisfaction. The clients developed more positive lifestyle habits, learned to identify and regulate negative thoughts, and increased their adaptability and self-care abilities.

11. Practical applications:

The research findings contribute to affirming the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in intervening in depression among Vietnamese youth, while also emphasizing the important role of psychotherapy in supporting the mental health of young people. The project provides a practical basis for expanding psychological intervention models in school environments and enhancing the application of CBT by clinical psychology students in their future professional lives.

12. Future 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