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

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S PROJECT

1. Student's full name: Luong Thi Tham 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: April 30, 1998

4. Place of birth: Hung Yen

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: Extension of training time, Decision No. 9028/QD-XHNV from December 30, 2025 to June 29, 2026

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

8. Major: Clinical Psychology (Applied Orientation); Code: 8310402

9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thanh Nam, lecturer at the University of Education, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of Project Results: The project conducted a psychological assessment of a young person exhibiting depressive disorder through clinical interviews, observation, psychological tests, and comparison according to DSM-5 standards. Based on the case study, the trainees developed a treatment plan consisting of 14 sessions combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. Following the intervention, the client reported significant improvements in cognition, emotions, and behavior. Negative self-thoughts decreased significantly, and self-esteem and a sense of meaning in life increased. The client improved relationships with family and friends, reduced social avoidance, and participated in more meaningful activities. Lifestyle habits were also adjusted in a more positive direction. The assessment results showed approximately 76% improvement in psychological issues. Simultaneously, the client was provided with a relapse prevention plan and continued follow-up after treatment.

11. Practical Applicability: The treatment plan and techniques presented in this project are systematic, providing a valuable reference for psychologists working with similar cases of depression. Furthermore, the project's results contribute to providing practical evidence of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy combined with mindfulness in supporting mental health improvement in young people.

12. Future research directions: None

13. Published works related to the project: None

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: Luong Thi Tham 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: April 30, 1998 4. Place of birth: Hung Yen

5. Admission decision number: 5626/QD-XHNV Dated December 29, 2023 by the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: Decision No. 9028/QD–XHNV, effective from December 30, 2025 to June 29, 2026.

7. Official project title: Psychotherapy for a Young Adult with Depressive Symptoms

8. Major: Clinical Psychology (Application-oriented) 9. Code: 8310402

10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. PhD. Tran Thanh Nam

11. Summary of the findings of the project: The project conducted a psychological assessment for a young adult presenting symptoms of depressive disorder through clinical interviews, observation, psychological tests, and comparison with the diagnostic criteria of DSM-5. Based on the case formulation, the author developed a 14-session treatment plan integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques. After the intervention, the client reported significant improvements in cognition, emotions, and behavior. Negative thoughts about the self increased significantly, while self-esteem and a sense of meaning in life increased. The client also improved relationships with family and friends, reduced social avoidance, and participated in more meaningful activities. Daily habits were also adjusted in a more positive direction. Evaluation results indicate an improvement of approximately 76% in psychological difficulties. In addition, the client was provided with a relapse prevention plan and continued follow-up after therapy.

12. Practical applicability: The treatment plan and techniques presented in the project are systematic and can serve as a reference for psychologists when working with similar cases of depression. In addition, the findings of the project provide practical evidence for the effectiveness of psychological interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with mindfulness in supporting improvements in the mental health of young adults.

13. Further research directions: None

14. Project -related publications: None