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 to recognize trainees No.: 1811/2021/QD-XHNV
On September 8, 2021, from the Rector 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 Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, extends the study period from September 9, 2023, to March 8, 2024.
Decision No. 1148/QD-XHNV dated March 1, 2024, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, extends the study period from March 9, 2024, to September 8, 2024.
7. Thesis title: Psychological therapy for cyclical mood disorders
8. Major: Clinical Psychology (Applied Orientation); Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Vu Thy Cam
National Institute of Mental Health - Bach Mai Hospital
10. Summary of the thesis results:
Cyclical mood disorders have a severe and persistent impact on the quality of life of individuals with this condition. However, globally and in Vietnam, there are not many studies on cyclical mood disorders and psychotherapy for these cases. There are no reports of psychotherapy for a specific case of cyclical mood disorder in Vietnam.
This thesis presents the theoretical basis of cyclical mood disorders and reports on the psychological treatment process for a case of cyclical mood disorder. Treatment primarily involved Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with relaxation and other exercises and techniques. Following the intervention, it was observed that the use of psychological therapy had a positive effect on the client. The client developed new positive beliefs, improved the quality of relationships, and developed coping and problem-solving skills to increase their ability to adapt to themselves and their living environment; thus contributing to an improved quality of life for the client both now and in the future.
11. Practical applications:
The study has outlined the theoretical basis of cyclical mood disorders. This theoretical framework can then be used in the screening, identification, and diagnosis of individuals with cyclical mood disorders to provide timely and appropriate support. Individuals with cyclical mood disorders, their families, and those concerned can also use this framework to improve their own understanding of the disorder.
Research has also demonstrated the effectiveness of psychotherapy for cyclical mood disorders. Psychotherapy can be applied to cases of cyclical mood disorders to help form new, positive beliefs, improve the quality of relationships, develop coping and problem-solving skills to increase adaptability, and thus contribute to improving the quality of life for people with cyclical mood disorders.
12. Future research directions: None.
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
