1. Student's full name: NGUYEN HONG ANH
2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: July 6, 1997
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision on student admission No. 2705/2020/QD-XHNV dated December 24, 2020, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 3542/QD-XHNV dated November 28, 2022, extending the training period from December 25, 2022, to June 24, 2023.
7. Thesis title: Psychological intervention for a case exhibiting anxiety disorder related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
8. Specialization: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Thi Anh Thu, MSc. Doan Thi Huong
10. Summary of the thesis results:
In theory:
This thesis presents domestic and international studies on anxiety disorders, understanding the key concepts and characteristics of anxiety disorders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused loss of human lives but also had indiscriminate impacts on all genders, ages, and occupations. Anyone could experience disruptions to their daily routines, education, and leisure activities, as well as anxieties about their family's income and health. This is a problem that many people fear, feel angry about, and worry about their future. Anxiety disorders related to the COVID-19 pandemic may have pre-existing anxiety symptoms, with the pandemic itself acting as a trigger to exacerbate these problems.
The study systematized explanations of anxiety disorders from the therapeutic perspective of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which has been studied and proven effective for individuals with anxiety disorders, especially anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The methods used in the study were also clearly explained, serving the purpose of clinical case therapy.
In practice:
The trainees provided psychological intervention for a case exhibiting anxiety disorder related to the COVID-19 pandemic, based on cognitive-behavioral therapy. The results showed that the client responded well to therapy, and the physical and mental symptoms of the disorder were alleviated.
11. Practical applications:
Based on the results obtained during theoretical and practical research, this thesis presents an overview of a clinical case exhibiting anxiety disorder related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study contributes to demonstrating the effectiveness of psychological intervention in general, and cognitive-behavioral therapy in particular, for individuals exhibiting anxiety disorder related to the COVID-19 pandemic; thereby affirming the applicability of psychological intervention for anxiety disorders in general and anxiety disorders related to the COVID-19 pandemic in particular.
12. Future research directions: none
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: NGUYEN HONG ANH
2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: 06/7/1997
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: 2705/2020/QD – XHNV Dated December 24, 2020
6. Changes in academic process: Decision on extension No. 3542/QD – XHNV dated November 28, 2022, period from December 25, 2022 to June 24, 2023
7. Official thesis title: Psychological intervention for a case of anxiety disorder related to the COVID – 19 pandemic.
8. Major: Clinical Psychology
9. Code: 8310401.02
10. Supervisors: PhD. Nguyen Thi Anh Thu, MA. Doan Thi Huong
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Theoretically:
The thesis provides domestic and foreign studies on anxiety disorders, understanding the main concepts, characteristics of anxiety disorders related to COVID – 19. The COVID-19 pandemic not only causes loss of human life, but also brings with it the effects without any discrimination in terms of gender, age, occupation, etc. that anyone can suffer disruption. about living habits, education, entertainment, as well as worries about the family's income and health. This is a problem that many people feel scared, angry and worried about their own future. Anxiety disorders related to COVID – 19 pandemic may have anxiety in advance, the element related to the pandemic is an activity factor that increases clients' problems.
Research science explains anxiety disorders from the perspective of cognitive behavior therapy that has been studied and proven to be effective for individuals with anxiety disorders, in particular Anxiety disorder related to COVID – 19.
In practical terms:
Provided psychological intervention for a case of anxiety disorder related to COVID-19 pandemic based on cognitive behavioral therapy. The results show that the client responded well to the therapy, the physical and mental disorders were reduced.
12. Practical applicability, if any:
From the results obtained in the process of theoretical and practical research, the thesis presents an overview of a clinical case presenting with anxiety disorder related to the COVID – 19 pandemic. The study has contributed to the evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of psychological interventions in general and cognitive behavioral therapy in particular for presentations with anxiety disorders related to the COVID-19 pandemic; thereby confirming the applicability in psychological intervention with cases of anxiety disorders in general and anxiety disorders related to the COVID – 19 pandemic in particular.
13. Further research directions, if any: No
14. Thesis-related publications: No
