TTDA: Intervention for depression using CBT therapy combined with mindfulness.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S PROJECT

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: February 14, 1978 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

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

6. Changes in the training process: none

7. Project Title: Intervention for Depression Using CBT Therapy Combined with Mindfulness

8. Specialization: Clinical Psychology 9. Code: 8310402

10. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

11. Summary of project results:

This thesis studies and applies cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with mindfulness (sati) to intervene in a case with depressive symptoms through four stages aimed at: (1) stabilizing the mind, (2) reducing symptoms, (3) addressing traumatic factors, and (4) developing life values. The results show that the client significantly improved in mood, reduced negative symptoms, and enhanced mindfulness and self-awareness, while also learning to understand themselves through a contingency plan to cope with the risk of relapse.

12. Practical applications:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with mindfulness (sati) offers a structured approach with the potential for expanded application in mental health support programs, particularly for middle-aged men after divorce in the Vietnamese cultural context, due to its ability to stabilize mental health, reduce depressive symptoms, and develop relapse prevention plans.

13. Future research directions: None

14. Published works related to the project: None.

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh 2. Sex: female

3. Date of birth: February 14, 1978 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 5626/QD-XHNV dated September, 29,2023, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official project title: Using cognitive behavioral therapy mindfulness and techniques to intervene for a person with depressive symptoms

8. Major: Clinical Psychology. 9. Code: 8310402

10. Supervisors: Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang - the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.

11. Summary of the findings of the project:

The thesis researches and applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with mindfulness techniques (sati) to intervene in a case with depressive symptoms across four stages: (1) psychological stabilization, (2) symptom reduction, (3) trauma processing, and (4) value development. The results indicate that the client experienced significant improvements in mood, a reduction in negative symptoms, and enhanced mindfulness ability along with self-awareness, while also learning to understand themselves through a relapse prevention plan to cope with the risk of depression recurrence.

12. Practical applicability:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with mindfulness techniques (sati) provides a structured approach with the potential for wider application in mental health support programs, particularly for middle-aged men post-divorce within the Vietnamese cultural context, owing to its ability to stabilize psychological well-being, reduce depression symptoms, and develop a relapse prevention plan to prevent recurrence.

13. Further research directions: None

14. Project -related publications: None