1. Student's full name: Bui Bich Phuong
2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: January 12, 1998
4. Place of birth: Tuyen Quang
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: None
7. Project Title: Psychological Therapy for a Young Person Exhibiting Symptoms of Depression.
8. Major: Clinical Psychology (Applied Orientation), Code: 8310402
9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thanh Nam
10. Summary of project results:
This study provides an overview of depressive disorders. It reviews important research worldwide and in Vietnam, focusing on depressive disorders in young people. The study addresses fundamental issues related to this disorder, such as its concept, characteristics, causes, clinical features, and diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-5. Furthermore, the study discusses assessment and treatment methods, with the primary approach being cognitive behavioral therapy combined with relaxation techniques to help clients cope with stress and life challenges.
The intervention results showed that the client experienced a reduction in depressive symptoms, gradually replacing unhealthy and unhelpful beliefs with positive self-perceptions and life experiences. This improved mood, enhanced communication skills, and fostered positive relationships. Importantly, it helped the client overcome suicidal thoughts and learn coping mechanisms. Simultaneously, the client was able to apply these skills to manage stress, address problems, prevent relapses of depression and other life issues, increase self-confidence, and strengthen social skills.
11. Practical Applicability: Based on the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical case therapy, this study has contributed further evidence on the effectiveness of the cognitive-behavioral approach in intervening in the symptoms of depressive disorders. In addition, the limitations of this thesis also provide new practitioners with lessons to improve the effectiveness of therapy in the future.
12. Future research directions: None
13. Published works related to the project: None
INFORMATION ON PROJECT
1. Full name: Bui Bich Phuong
2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: 12/01/1998
4. Place of birth: Tuyen Quang Province
5. Admission decision number: 4058/2022/QD-XHNV Dated: December 28, 2022, from the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in academic process: None
7. Official project title: Psychotherapy for a Young Adult with Depression Symtoms.
8. Major: Clinical Psychology (Application-oriented) Code: 8310402
9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. PhD. Tran Thanh Nam
10. Summary of the findings of the project:
The study presents a comprehensive overview of depressive disorders. It reviewed significant research worldwide, in Vietnam, and focused on depression in young adults. The study addresses fundamental issues of this disorder such as its concept, characteristics, causes, clinical features, and diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-5. , the study reviewed assessment and treatment methods, with cognitive - behavioral therapy being the primary intervention, additionally combined with relaxation techniques to support the client in coping with stress and life problems. Intervention results show that the client experienced a reduction in depressive symptoms. The client gradually replaced unhealthy and unhelpful beliefs with positive self-perceptions and a more optimistic outlook on life. Mood improved, communication skills enhanced, and positive relationships strengthened. Notably, the client stopped suicidal ideation, learned to cope with suicidal thoughts, and adjusted to them. Furthermore, the client was able to apply skills to manage stress, solve problems, prevent relapse of depression, and other life issues, increase self-confidence and strengthen social skills.
11. Practical applicability, if any: Based on the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical cases, the study contributed additional evidence for the effectiveness of the cognitive-behavioral approach in intervening in the symptoms of depressive disorders. Additionally, the limitations of the thesis provides new practitioners with lessons to enhance therapeutic effectiveness in the future.
12. Further research directions, if any: None
13. Project -related publications: None
