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 number for student admission:Decision No. 3379/2017/QD-XHNV-DT, dated March 5, 2017, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:Are not

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

8. Major:Clinical psychologyCode:Application orientation

9. Scientific supervisorAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Sinh Phuc

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Adolescent depression is one of the most common disorders, occurring between the ages of 12 and 18, especially during puberty. Adolescent depression can be triggered by a specific event or by a psychophysiological phase in adolescents. It occurs over a specific period, potentially lasting a year or longer. Adolescent depression differs from typical symptoms of depression in general, such as agitation and irritability; adolescents may exhibit a melancholic mood but sometimes become irritable and easily angered. In this case study, the psychologist used cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with relaxation therapy for intervention. The treatment period lasted 8 months and was divided into two phases. The 17-year-old client exhibited typical symptoms of adolescent depression that extended from age 14 to 17. Friendships, academic performance, and family relationships influenced the client's progress.

The research results show that family and school have a strong relationship with the psychophysiological and emotional changes of the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation are effective in treating adolescent depression. Collaboration with the family in therapy is essential in the treatment of depression.

11. Practical applications:

Based on the results obtained from theoretical and practical research on a clinical case, this thesis presents an overview of a clinical case involving the application of psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive restructuring, and relaxation to help a client reduce depressive symptoms. This demonstrates the potential application of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive restructuring, and relaxation in treating depression in adolescents. However, each clinical case has its own unique characteristics, and a treatment plan should be tailored to the client's specific situation. The thesis emphasizes the role of family, the therapeutic relationship, and the psychologist's techniques in the effectiveness of interventions and treatment for depression in adolescents.

12. Future research directions:Are not

13. Published works related to the thesis: Are not

                                                        INFORMATION OF MASTER'S THESIS

1.Full nameVu 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 the training course:None

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

8. WallPsychology ClinicCode:Application orientation

9. SupervisorsAssoc. 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