1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Thuy Van; 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: September 9, 1992
4. Place of birth: Hoai Duc – Hanoi
5. Decision on student admission No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process: Decision on extending the study period for postgraduate students No. 5158/QD-XHNV dated December 6, 2023. The period is from December 29, 2023 to June 28, 2024.
7. Thesis title: Psychological intervention for an adolescent exhibiting gender identity-related depression.
8. Specialization: Clinical Psychology. Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang. Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the thesis results:
Depression is a mental health problem that is becoming increasingly common in modern society. Anyone of any age is at risk of developing depression. Individuals with gender identity issues that are inconsistent with their body are at even higher risk due to gender frustrations and/or unfavorable family and social environments that hinder self-expression.
This thesis studies a case of an adolescent exhibiting gender identity-related depression who received cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with mindfulness therapy.
The results after the intervention showed improvements in the client's depressive symptoms, functional activities, and academic performance. The client also learned how to self-monitor and recognize negative thoughts, restructuring their perceptions in a more positive direction. These results demonstrate and reinforce the effectiveness of the Cognitive-Behavioral intervention combined with Mindfulness for gender identity-related depression.
11. Practical applicability: The thesis topic has practical applications, namely the effectiveness of CBT therapy combined with mindfulness in psychological intervention for adolescents exhibiting gender identity-related depression.
12. Future research directions: (if any)
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Thuy Van 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: 09/09/1992.
4. Place of birth: Hanoi city
5. Admission decision number: 2948/2021/QD-XHNV. Dated December 28, 2021 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.
6. Changes in academic process: Decision on extending the study time of graduate students No. 5158/QD-XHNV dated June 12,2023. Time from December 29, 2023 to June 28, 2024.
7. Official thesis title: Psychological intervention for an adolescent with depressive symptoms related gender identity.
8. Major: Clinical psychology 9. Code: 8310401.02
10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang, working at the Department of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Depression is a mental health problem that is becoming increasingly common in today's modern society. Anyone of any age is at risk of depression. People whose sense of gender identity is not consistent with their body are at higher risk of depression due to gender discrimination or/and the lack of favorable family and social environments for self-expression. close. close.
This thesis studies a case of an adolescent showing signs of depression related to gender identity, receiving psychological intervention using the Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) method combined with Mindfulness.
Post-intervention results showed that clients' depressive symptoms, functional activities and academic performance were all improved. Clients also know how to self-monitor and recognize their own negative thoughts, restructure their perceptions in a more positive direction. These results demonstrate and strengthen the effectiveness of the Cognitive-Behavioral intervention combined with Mindfulness for depression related to gender identity.
Practical applicability: From the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical cases, the thesis has contributed to proving and strengthening the Cognitive - intervention method. Behavioral (CBT) combined with Mindfulness for depressive symptoms related to gender identity. At the same time, emphasize the role and application of psychotherapy in the intervention process for clients with mental health problems.
12. Practical applicability, if any: The thesis topic has practical application.
13. Further research directions, if any: No
14. Thesis-related publications: No
