1. Student's full name: Pham Thi Thao
2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: October 13, 1997
4. Place of birth: Quynh Phuong ward, Hoang Mai town, Nghe An province
5. Decision on recognition of students No. 1811/2021/QD-XHNV dated September 8, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in training process: No
7. Thesis topic: Assessment and psychological therapy for an adult with depressive symptoms.
8. Major: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific instructor: Dr. Nguyen Huu Chien, Head of Mental Health Department, E Hospital.
10. Summary of thesis results:
Today, depression is considered one of the most common mental disorders in the world, it can happen to anyone, at any age. In particular, the rate of increasing disorders in adults is increasing, causing difficulties for the economy and social stability. In this study, the author presented an overview of the problem of depression in adults and used the Cognitive-Behavioral approach in supporting the problem for clients. The research results showed that clients had reduced some symptoms of depression, their mood and energy increased, and their belief in self-worth improved. Clients developed healthier ways to cope with negative emotions.
11. Practical applicability: From the results obtained through the process of theoretical and practical research in clinical intervention, the thesis has demonstrated the improvement process of the client through the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach, on the one hand reinforcing the value of this approach to improving the depression condition in the client, on the other hand with the limitations of the thesis, they provide young practitioners with lessons for more professional practice in the future.
12. Further research directions: None
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Pham Thi Thao
2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: October 13, 1997
4. Place of birth: Nghe An
5. Admission decision number: 1811/2021/QD-XHNV, dated September 8, 2021 from the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in academic process: None
7. Official thesis title: Psychological assessment and therapy for an adult with depressive symptoms.
8. Major: Clinical Psychology; 9. Code: 8310401.02.
10. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Huu Chien, Dean of Mental Health Department, E Hospital 11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Nowadays, depressive disorder is considered as one of the most common mental disorders in the world. It could happen to anyone and appear in any ages. Especially, the rate of this disorder among adults is increasing day by day, which causes a hard strike on the economics and the stability of the society. Within this research, the author demonstrates an immense load of literature review about the depressive disorder among adolescents. Furthermore, the author also uses cognitive behavioral approach to support the client's problem. The findings show that the client has decreased depressive symptoms, increased in mood and energy, and improved self-worth. The client built up coping strategies against negative emotions in a more efficient way.
12. Practical applicability:
Based on theoretical research and clinical application, the thesis has shown the improvement process of the client through the cognitive behavioral therapy. This, on one hand, reinforces the distinct value of the approach by reflecting on the improvement of depressive condition of the client. On the other hand, the thesis also has some limitations. They provide young therapist with crucial lessons, in order to get better at expertise and professionalism in the future.
13. Further research directions: None
14. Thesis-related publications: None
