1. Student's full name: Nguyen Quoc Linh 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: December 5, 1991
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision on student admission No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process: None
7. Thesis Title: PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION FOR A CASE OF AN LGBT+ MALE WITH ANXIETY DISORDER
8. Specialization: Applied Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thu Huong – Department of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of thesis results: Anxiety and stress disorders are very common among adolescents with specific sexual orientations such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, or non-binary, collectively known as LGBT+. This community often faces factors such as rejection, bullying, discrimination, and violence, putting them at high risk of challenges including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. In this study of gay men exhibiting anxiety disorders, the author presented approaches and assessments, and used cognitive behavioral therapy interventions to provide psychological support to the clients.
The research results showed that the clients experienced reduced anxiety and decreased uncontrolled emotional behaviors and reactions. Furthermore, it revealed the significant role and influence of family in the development of anxiety disorders and the outcomes of psychological therapy for the clients.
11. Practical applicability: The results of theoretical research and clinical case studies have contributed to demonstrating the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in intervening in anxiety disorders within the LGBT+ community.
12. Future research directions: none
13. Published works related to the thesis:
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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Nguyen Quoc Linh 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: December 05, 1991 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: 2948/2021/QD-XHNV, December 28, 2021 of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National university, Hanoi
6. Changes in academic process: none
7. Official thesis title: Psychological intervention for a male individual from the LGBT+ community with anxiety disorder symptoms
8. Major: Clinical Psychology 9. Code: 8310401.02
10. Supervisors: Associate professor PhD Tran Thu Huong. Faculty of Psychology – University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: Stress and anxiety disorders are common among adolescents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or non-binary, collectively referred to as LGBT+. This community often factors such as rejection, bullying, discrimination, and violence, making them highly susceptible to challenges including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. In a study on gay men exhibiting anxiety disorders, the author proposed approaches and assessments, and used cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions to provide psychological support for the client.
The study results indicate that the client experienced reduced anxiety and fewer behaviors and emotional reactions that were out of control. Additionally, the study highlights the significant role and influence of family factors in the formation of anxiety disorders and the therapeutic outcomes for the client.
12. Practical applicability, if any: The results from the theoretical research and practical implementation in clinical cases have contributed to demonstrating the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in intervening with anxiety disorders within the LGBT+ community.
13. Further research directions, if any: None
14. Thesis-related publications: None
