TTĐA: Psychological intervention for young men showing signs of depression

INFORMATION ABOUT MASTER'S PROJECT

1. Student's full name: Hoang Thi Ngoc Lien 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: November 6, 1992

4. Place of birth: Thanh Hoa

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: None

7. Project title: Psychological intervention for young men with symptoms of depression

8. Major: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310402

9. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of project results:

The project presents the theoretical basis of depressive disorders and psychological interventions for depression, with a focus on the target group of young people. The project reviews studies on depressive disorders including the current situation, factors causing depressive disorders and psychological treatments for depressive disorders. The project also describes clinical features and diagnostic criteria according to DSM-5, explanations of psychological theories of depression. In addition, the project reviews existing methods of assessment and intervention for depression, focusing on the cognitive-behavioral approach theory, to support young people to overcome depressive disorders and improve their quality of life.

The project presents the process of psychological intervention for a young man with symptoms of depression. The results of the intervention showed that the client had a significant reduction in depressive symptoms, increased self-esteem, improved social functioning and returned to normal. The client experienced more positive emotions, believed in himself, knew his own worth and had specific goals and plans for the future. In addition, the client also gained new knowledge and skills to help increase the ability to cope with stressful situations in the future.

11. Practical application:

Based on the results obtained from the theoretical research process and the practical results in clinical intervention, the project has provided further evidence on the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in intervening symptoms of depressive disorders in young people. In addition, the limitations of the project are also mentioned with the desire to provide new clinical psychologists with useful lessons, contributing to improving the effectiveness of future treatment when applying cognitive-behavioral therapy with this group of clients.

12. Further research directions: None

13. Published works related to the project: None
 

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: Hoang Thi Ngoc Lien 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 06 November 1992 4. Place of birth: Thanh Hoa

5. Admission decision number: 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 academic process: No

7. Official project title: Psychological intervention for a young adult with depressive symptoms

8. Major: Clinical Psychology 9. Code: 8310402

10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof., Ph.D. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang- the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

11. Summary of the findings of the project:

The proposal presents the theoretical basis of depressive disorders and psychological interventions for depression, with particular attention to the young people. It reviews studies on depressive disorders, including their current prevalence, contributing factors, and psychological treatments for depressive disorders. The proposal also describes the clinical characteristics and diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-5, as well as psychological theories explaining depression. In addition, the proposal reviews existing methods of assessment and intervention for depression, focusing on cognitive-behavioral approach, with the aim of supporting young people in overcoming depressive disorders and improving their quality of life.

The proposal presents the process of psychological intervention for a young adult with depressive symptoms. The results of the intervention showed a marked reduction in depressive symptoms, increased self-esteem, improved social functions and returned to normal. The client more positive emotions, was more confident, knew his worth and published specific experienced goals and plans for the future. Besides, the client acquired new knowledge and skills that enhanced his ability to cope with stressful situations in the future.

12. Practical applicability:

Based on the results obtained from the theoretical research and the practical outcomes in the clinical intervention, the proposal provides further evidence on the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in intervening depressive disorder symptoms among young adults. Furthermore, the limitations of the proposal are also mentioned with the desire to provide new clinical psychologists with useful lessons, thereby contributing to improving the effectiveness of future treatment when applying cognitive-behavioral therapy with this group of clients.

13. Further research directions: No

14. Project -related publications: No