1. Student's name: Nguyen Ngoc Mai
2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: September 14, 1998
4. Place of birth: Ha Nam
5. Student recognition decision No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi
6. Changes in training process: None
7. Thesis topic: Assessment and psychological intervention for a case of a homosexual man with suicidal ideation.
8. Major: Clinical Psychology Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Nguyen Ba Dat, working at the Department of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of thesis results:
Based on research on assessment and intervention of suicidal ideation for homosexual men, the thesis has provided an overview of the current situation, risk factors, assessment methods and interventions for this issue. Research shows that the rate of suicidal ideation in the LGBT+ community in general and homosexual men in particular is significantly higher than that of heterosexual people, however, in Vietnam there have not been many specific studies on this issue related to clinical practice. The author has initially implemented and used CBT-SP therapy in the process of intervention to reduce suicidal ideation in clients with the goals of (1) Reducing the risk of suicidal ideation; (2) Reducing stress symptoms; (3) Improving self-esteem; (4) Improving relationships; (5) Preventing recurrence of suicidal ideation. By the time of completion of the thesis, the first two goals of reducing the risk of suicidal ideation and reducing stress symptoms have been basically achieved.
11. Practical applicability: The thesis provides practical evidence that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is effective in reducing the risk of suicide in homosexual men. Techniques related to relaxation, behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring are very suitable in this case.
12. Further research directions: None
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
- Full name: Nguyen Ngoc Mai
- Sex: Female
- Date of birth: September 14th, 1998
- Place of birth: Ha Nam
- Admission decision number: 2948/2021/QD-XHNV from the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- Changes in academic process: None
- Official thesis title: Psychological assessment and intervention for a gay man with suicidal ideation.
- Major: Clinical Psychology
- Code: 8310401.02.
- Supervisors: Nguyen Ba Dat, PhD, Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Based on the research on the assessment and intervention of suicidal ideation in gay men, the thesis provides an overview of the current situation, risk factors, assessment methods, and intervention approaches for this issue. The study indicates a significantly higher prevalence of suicidal ideation in the LGBT+ community in general and gay men in particular compared to individuals. However, in Vietnam, there is a lack of specific studies related to clinical practice on this issue.
The author has initiated the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) in the intervention process to reduce suicidal ideation in participants. The objectives include: (1) Minimizing the risk of suicidal ideation; (2) Reducing stress symptoms; (3) Enhancing self-esteem; (4) Improving relationships; (5) Preventing the recurrence of suicidal ideation. As of the completion of the thesis, the first two objectives, basically reducing the risk of suicidal ideation and alleviating stress symptoms, have been generally achieved.
- Practical applicability:
The thesis provides empirical evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in reducing the risk of suicide among gay men. Techniques related to relaxation, behavior activation, and cognitive restructuring are found to be highly suitable in this context.
- Further research directions: None
- Thesis-related publications: None
