Psychological intervention for a case exhibiting symptoms of depressive disorder.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S PROJECT

1. Student's full name: Kieu Huyen My 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: March 22, 1997

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: Extended study time

• Decision No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2024 to June 29, 2025 of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

• Decision No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV dated June 29, 2025 to December 28, 2025 of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

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

8. Major: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310402

9. Scientific supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Thi Anh Thu and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thi Linh

10. Summary of project results:

This study presents an overview of depressive disorders, including a review of key research and epidemiological data from around the world and in Vietnam. Fundamental issues concerning this disorder, such as its concept, influencing risk factors, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-5, are addressed. Simultaneously, the study also discusses assessment and intervention methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation techniques, to support clients exhibiting depressive disorders.
Intervention results showed that the client experienced a reduction in depressive symptoms, improved mood, challenged and replaced unhealthy and unhelpful beliefs, and practiced coping with stressful situations. Simultaneously, the client was able to apply stress identification and management skills, prevent recurrence of depression and other problems in their life, increase self-confidence, and strengthen social skills..

11. Practical applications:

Based on the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical case intervention, this thesis has contributed further evidence to the effectiveness of the cognitive-behavioral approach in intervening in the symptoms of depressive disorders. At the same time, the limitations of this thesis also provide new practitioners with lessons to improve the effectiveness of future therapy.

12. Future research directions: None

13. Published works related to the project: None

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: Kieu Huyen My 2. Sex: Femal

3. Date of birth: March 22, 1997 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 4058/2022/QD-XHNV, dated December 28, 2022from the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: Extending the study period.

- No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV dated: December 28, 2024 to June 29 2025, by the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi/

- No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV dated:June 29, 2025 to December 28 2025, by the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Official project title: Psychological intervention for a case with depression disorder symptoms

8. Major: Clinical Psychological 9. Code: 8310402

10. Supervisors: PhD. Nguyen Thi Anh Thu and Assoc. Prof., PhD. Trinh Thi Linh

11. Summary of the findings of the project:

The study provides an overview of Depression Disorder, including a discussion on key research and epidemiological data from both globally and in Vietnam. Fundamental issues regarding this disorder such as concepts, clinical features and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria were addressed.

Additionally, the study also discusses assessment and intervention methods, including Cognitive - Behavioral therapy (CBT) and relaxation techniques, aimed at supporting clients exhibiting depressive symptoms.

Intervention results showed that clients experienced a reduction in depressive symptoms, improved mood, challenged and replaced unhealthy, unhelpful beliefs, and practiced coping strategies for stress-inducing situations. Furthermore, clients were able to apply skills for identifying and managing stress, preventing relapse into depression, and addressing other life issues, leading to increased self-confidence and strengthened social skills.

12. Practical applicability:

From the results obtained through theoretical research and practical intervention in clinical case, the study has contributed further evidence to the effectiveness of the Cognitive - Behavioral approach in intervening in symptoms of Depression Disorder. Additionally, the limitations of the thesis also provide valuable lessons for novice practitioners to enhance therapeutic effectiveness in the future.

13. Further research directions: None

14. Project - related publications: None