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. Student recognition decision 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: Decision on extending the study period of graduate students No. 5158/QD-XHNV dated December 6, 2023. Time from December 29, 2023 to June 28, 2024.
7. Thesis topic: Psychological intervention for an adolescent with depression related to gender identity.
8. Major: Clinical Psychology. Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific advisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hang. Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
10. Summary of thesis results:
Depression is a mental health problem that is becoming increasingly common in today's modern society. Anyone at any age is at risk of depression. People whose gender identity does not match their body are at higher risk of depression due to gender dysphoria and/or lack of favorable family and social environments for self-expression.
This thesis studies a case of an adolescent with depression related to gender identity, who received psychological intervention using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with Mindfulness.
Post-intervention results showed that clients’ depressive symptoms, functional activities, and academic performance were improved. Clients also learned to self-monitor and recognize their negative thoughts, and restructured their cognitions in a more positive direction. These results demonstrate and reinforce the effectiveness of the Cognitive-Behavioral intervention combined with Mindfulness for depression related to gender identity.
11. Practical applicability: The thesis topic has practical applicability, that is, CBT therapy combined with mindfulness is effective in psychological intervention with adolescents with depression symptoms related to gender identity.
12. Further 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
