1. Student's full name: Tran Thi Anh 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: June 16, 1987
4. Place of birth: Quang Binh
5. Decision No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.
6. Changes in the training process: None
7. Thesis title: “Psychological therapy for an adult exhibiting symptoms of depression”
8. Specialization: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc
10. Summary of the thesis results:
Currently, depression has become a major challenge in global society, affecting millions of people worldwide. This is a consequence of the interplay of childhood traumas and the pressures of the present reality: work stress, epidemics, natural disasters, and the unpredictable changes in society (the VUCA era). It has created new challenges in mental health care and depression management. The application of multifaceted psychotherapy approaches is crucial to supporting those struggling with depression, helping them recover mentally and regain the strength to face life's challenges.
Psychological therapy for people with depression is quite positive and important in improving the quality of life and mental well-being of those suffering from depression. In particular, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its combination with other methods not only helps reduce depressive symptoms but also focuses on developing self-management skills, changing negative thinking, and building positive social relationships.
The research results show that: Clients with traumatic childhood experiences in the study exhibited psychological disorders, distorted self-beliefs, and the effects of childhood trauma significantly impacted their current lives. Through therapy, depressed individuals can learn to view themselves more positively, better understand the root causes of their mood, and develop coping and problem-solving skills, restructuring their self-perception to feel happier.
The diversity of psychotherapy approaches also provides opportunities to customize treatment to the unique needs and characteristics of each individual, thereby creating positive and lasting results in overcoming depression.
11. Practical applications:
Based on the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical cases, this thesis has contributed to providing further evidence on increasing the effectiveness of psychological therapy by combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with other therapies such as Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).In restructuring perceptions, addressing misconceptions, gaining a more accurate self-image, understanding root causes, and developing coping and problem-solving skills, clients can achieve greater and more sustainable happiness. This is especially important in the context of Vietnam, a country that has experienced numerous wars and has suffered significant childhood trauma across generations. Instead of avoiding the issue, we should focus on empowering clients to overcome adversity and conquer their problems.
12. Future research directions: None
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
- Full name: Tran Thi Anh
- Sex: Female
- Date of birth: June 16, 1987
- Place of birth: Quang Binh
- Admission decision number: 2948/2021/QD-XHNV, dated December 28, 2021 from the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- Changes in academic process: None
- Official thesis title: “Psychotherapy for an adult with manifestations of depression”
- Major: Clinical Psychology
- Code: 8310401.02.
- Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Nguyen Minh Duc, National Academy of Education Management.
- Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Nowadays, the problem of depression has become a major challenge in global society, affecting millions of people around the world. It is the result of the intersection of childhood trauma and the pressure of the current situation: work pressure, epidemics, natural disasters and unpredictable social changes (VUCA Era). ) it has posed new challenges in psychological care and coping with depression. The application of multidimensional psychotherapy approaches has become important to support people facing depression, helping them recover mentally and regain strength to face challenges in their life.
Psychotherapy for people with depression is quite positive and important in improving the quality of life and psychology of people with depression. Especially the CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and the combination with other methods. It is not only helps reduce depressive symptoms but also focusing on developing self-management skills, changing negative thinking and building positive social relationships.
Research results show that: Clients with traumatic childhood experiences in the study showed signs of psychological disorders, false beliefs about themselves, and effects caused by childhood trauma lots of influences on current life. Through the therapy process, people with depression can learn to positively view themselves, better understand the root causes of their moods, and develop coping, problem-solving, and structural skills. Restructuring one's own perception helps clients feel happier.
The diversity of psychotherapy approaches also provides the opportunity to customize treatment to each person's unique needs and characteristics, thereby creating positive and sustainable results in overcoming depression.
- Practical applicability:
From the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical cases, the thesis has contributed to providing more evidence on increasing the effectiveness of psychotherapy by combining cognitive therapy - behavioral with other therapies such as MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Therapy); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in cognitive restructuring of false beliefs, repairing correctly, better understanding the root causes, developing coping and problem-solving skills to help clients feel more sustainable happiness. Especially in the context of Vietnam having gone through many wars, cross-generational childhood trauma is huge. Instead of avoiding it, we need to aim for the ability to overcome adversity and help our clients overcome their problems
- .Further research directions: None
- Thesis-related publications: None
