1. Student's full name: Dinh Phuong Hanh; 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: July 10, 1994
4. Place of birth: Ha Long - Quang Ninh
5. Decision on recognition of students No.: 1811/2021/QD-XHNV
September 8, 2021 by the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process:
Decision No. 3904/QD-XHNV dated August 21, 2023 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, extending the study period from September 9, 2023 to March 8, 2024
Decision No. 1148/QD-XHNV dated March 1, 2024 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, extending the study period from March 9, 2024 to September 8, 2024
7. Thesis topic: Psychological therapy for cyclical mood disorders
8. Major: Clinical Psychology (applied orientation); Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Vu Thy Cam
National Institute of Mental Health - Bach Mai Hospital
10. Summary of thesis results:
Cyclothymic disorder has a severe and persistent impact on the quality of life of people with cyclothymic disorder. However, in the world as well as in Vietnam, there have not been many studies on cyclothymic disorder and psychological therapy for cyclothymic disorder. There has been no report of psychological therapy for a specific case of cyclothymic disorder in Vietnam.
The thesis presented the theoretical basis of cyclothymic disorder and reported the process of psychotherapy for a case of cyclothymic disorder. The therapy was mainly based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) along with relaxation and some other exercises and techniques. After the intervention process, it was found that the use of psychotherapy had a positive effect on the client. The client formed new positive beliefs, improved the quality of relationships, developed problem-solving coping skills to increase the ability to adapt to himself and the living environment; thereby contributing to increasing the quality of life of the client in the present and the future.
11. Practical application:
The study has outlined the theoretical basis of cyclothymic disorder. From there, this theoretical basis can be used in the process of screening, identifying and diagnosing subjects with cyclothymic disorder to provide timely and appropriate support. People with cyclothymic disorder, their families and interested people can also use the theoretical basis to raise their own awareness of cyclothymic disorder.
Research has also demonstrated the effectiveness of psychotherapy for cyclothymic disorder. Psychotherapy can be applied to cyclothymic disorder to form new positive beliefs, improve the quality of relationships, develop problem-solving coping skills to increase adaptability, thereby contributing to increasing the quality of life of people with cyclothymic disorder.
12. Further research directions: No.
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Dinh Phuong Hanh 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: July 10, 1994 4. Place of birth: Quang Ninh
5. Admission decision number: 1811/2021/QD-XHNV Dated September 8, 2021 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in academic process:
Extending the study period by 6 months, from September 9, 2023 to March 8, 2024 (Decision to extend the study period of graduate student No. 3904/QD-XHNV dated August 21, 2023 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi)
Extending the study period by 6 months, from March 9, 2024 to September 8, 2024 (Decision to extend the study period of graduate student No. 1148/QD-XHNV dated March 1, 2024 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi)
7. Official thesis title: Psychotherapy for a case of cyclothymic disorder
8. Major: Clinical Psychology 9. Code: 8310401.02
10. Supervisors: MD Vu Thy Cam, National Institute of Mental Health
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Cyclothymia (cyclothymic disorder) has a severe and persistent impact on the quality of life of people with cyclothymic disorder. However, in the world as well as in Vietnam, there have not been many studies on cyclothymia and psychotherapy for cyclothymia. There has been no report on psychotherapy for a specific case of cyclothymic disorder in Vietnam.
The thesis has presented the theoretical basis of cyclothymia and reported the process of psychotherapy for a case of cyclothymic disorder. The treatment is mainly by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) along with relaxation and some other exercises and techniques. After the intervention process, it was found that the use of psychotherapy had a positive effect on the client. The client has formed new positive beliefs, improved the quality of relationships, developed problem-solving coping skills to increase the ability to adapt to herself and the living environment; thereby contributing to increasing the quality of life of clients in the present and future.
12. Practical applicability, if any:
The study has reviewed the theoretical basis of cyclothymic disorder. From there, this theoretical basis can be used in the process of screening, identifying and diagnosing people with cyclothymic disorder to provide timely and appropriate support. Clients with cyclothymic disorder, their families and those who care can also use the theoretical basis to improve their awareness of cyclothymic disorder.
The study has also demonstrated the effectiveness of psychotherapy for cyclothymic disorder. Psychotherapy can be applied to cases of cyclothymic disorder to form new positive beliefs, improve the quality of relationships, develop problem-solving coping skills to increase adaptability, thereby contributing to increasing the quality of life of people with cyclothymic disorder.
13. Further research directions, if any: No
14. Thesis-related publications: No
