TTLV: Applying psychotherapy in treating a case of depression

1. Student's full name:Vu Thi Luong2. Gender:Female

3. Date of birth: 20/06/1995

4. Place of birth:Duc Hop - Kim Dong - Hung Yen

5. Decision to recognize student number:3379/2017/QD-XHNV-DT, dated March 5, 2017 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:Are not

7. Thesis topic name:Applying psychotherapy in the treatment of a case of depression.

8. Major:Clinical psychologyCode:Application orientation

9. Scientific guidance officer: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Sinh Phuc

10. Summary of the results of the thesis:

Adolescent depression is one of the common disorders, occurring between the ages of 12-18, especially during puberty. Adolescent depression can be triggered by an event or by the psychological stage of the child. It occurs in a certain period, which can last a year or longer. Adolescent depression has some differences from the typical manifestations of depression in general, such as agitation, irritability, the child may have a sad mood but sometimes gets angry and easily angered. In the case study of the thesis, the psychologist used cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with relaxation therapy to intervene. The treatment phase lasted for 8 months and was divided into 2 phases. The client was 17 years old but had typical manifestations of adolescent depression lasting from the age of 14 to 17 years old. Peer relationships, academic performance and family relationships affected the client's progress.

The results of the study show that family and school have a close relationship to the psychological and emotional changes of the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive restructuring and relaxation are effective in treating adolescent depression. Collaboration with family in therapy is necessary in the treatment of depression.

11. Practical application:

With the results obtained from the theoretical and practical research process on a clinical case, the thesis presented an overview of a clinical case related to the application of psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive restructuring, and relaxation to support clients in reducing depressive symptoms. From there, it is shown that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive restructuring, and relaxation can be applied in the treatment of depression in adolescents. However, each clinical case has its own characteristics, it is necessary to base on the client's situation to plan appropriate treatment. Emphasizing the role of the family, the therapeutic relationship, and the therapist's therapeutic techniques on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment of depression in adolescents.

12. Further research directions:Are not

13. Published works related to the thesis: Are not

                                                        INFORMATION OF MASTER'S THESIS

1.Full name: Vu Thi Luong2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 20^thJune 1995

4.Place of birth: Duc Hop – Kim Dong – Hung Yen

5. Decision of student recognition No:3379/2017/QD-XHNV-DT of the Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training course:None

7.Official thesis title:Apply psychotherapy in the treatment of a case of depression

8. Major: Psychology clinicCode:Application orientation

9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Sinh Phuc

10. Summary of theses results:

Adolescent depression is one of the most common disorders that occurs between the ages of 12-20, especially during the period of puberty. Adolescent depression can be on set by an event or psychological episode of this child. These problems in a given period, which can last for a year or longer. Adolescent depression differs from typical depressive symptoms in general, such as agitation, stimulation; children may have depressed moods, but sometimes gets angry. In this case study, psychologists use cognitive therapy - behavior combined with relaxation therapy to interfere. The treatment phase lasts for 8 months and is divided into 2 phases. The client is 17 years old but has typical symptoms of adolescent depression that lasts from 14 to 17 years old. Friend relationships, academic performance, and family relationships are affected to the development of client.

The results of the study show that families and schools have a close relationship to the psychological, emotional changes of clients. Cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive restructuring and relaxation are effective in treating depression. Family coordination in therapy is needed in adolescent depression.

11. Practical applicability:

With the results obtained from the process of theoretical and practical research on a clinical case, the thesis presents an overview of a clinical case involving the application of psychotherapy such as cognitive behaviors (CBT), restructure awareness on relaxation to help clients reduce symptoms of depression. From there, it is possible to apply cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive restructuring, and relaxation in the treatment of depression in adolescents. However, each clinical case has its own unique characteristics, which need to be based on the client's situation to plan appropriate treatment. Emphasis on the role of the family, the therapeutic relationship and Psychotherapist's technique to the effectiveness of intervention and treatment of depression in adolescents.

12. Further research directions, if any: None

13. Thesis-related publications: None