1. Student's full name: Le Dai Minh 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: May 7, 1999 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:
7. Thesis topic: Psychological intervention for a young man showing signs of depression
8. Major: Clinical Psychology (Applied Orientation); Code: 8310401.02.
9. Scientific advisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang, Department of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of thesis results:
The trainee worked with the client with 3 output therapy goals: (1) Reduce depressive symptoms, (2) Improve relationships, and (3) Prevent recurrence of depressive symptoms. The cognitive-behavioral therapy approach was chosen as the main intervention method, with techniques such as cognitive restructuring, problem solving, role-playing, modeling, etc. Through the evaluation of the treatment effectiveness, the client showed that he no longer had depressive symptoms, and his relationships were significantly improved (family, friends, colleagues) through the application of the learned communication skills. In addition, the client also strengthened his coping skills and developed a plan to prevent recurrence of depressive symptoms. Overall, the client responded well to the proposed treatment process. Up to now, the client has improved his quality of life in many aspects and has more motivation to achieve his life goals.
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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Le Dai Minh 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: May 7, 1999 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number 2948/2021/QD-XHNV, dated December 28, 2021 from the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in academic process:
7. Official thesis title: Psychological intervention for an adolescent with depressive disorder symptoms
8. Major: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310401.02.
10. Supervisors: Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang, Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The therapist worked with the client on three outcome goals, including (1) alleviating depressive symptoms, (2) improving relationships and (3) depressive symptoms relapse prevention. Cognitive behavioral therapy was chosen as the major intervention approach, which includes many techniques like cognitive restructuring, problem solving, role playing, modeling,... Based on the therapy efficency assessment, the client has shown to have no depressive symptoms and to improve relationships (with friends, family and colleagues) currently. Besides, the client has also been reinforced with coping skills and managed to build up a relapse prevention plan. In general, the client has a good adaptation with the therapy procedure. Up till now, he has improved his quality of life on many aspects, and get better at motivating himself to achieve his life goals.
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