Am J Leuk Res | Volume 5, Issue 1 | Case Study | Open Access

Cognitive Behavioral Management of Depression: A Clinical Case Study

Aalia Gulzar1* and Lubna Aslam2

1Department of Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Pakistan
2Department of Psychiatry, Sir Ganga Raam Hospital, Pakistan

*Correspondance to: Aalia Gulzar 

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Abstract

This case study illustrates the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in the management of depression in 15 years old boy. M.F. presented with complaints of social withdrawal, low mood, loss of interest, decreased appetite, and weight loss and decreased sleep from last one year. He was assessed using HTP and Beck Depression Inventory-II and subjective ratings were also taken. Assessment leaded to the diagnosis of Persistent Depressive disorder, moderate, early onset. A management plan was devised on the basis of Cognitive and Behavior techniques to identify negative thoughts and cognitive biases and modifying them along with Assertiveness training and Problem solving skills. It helped in reducing client’s depressive symptoms and increasing his functioning which was evident from post assessment on BDI-II. From this case study it can be concluded that cognitive behavior therapy is effective for the management of depression in adolescence as well.

Keywords:

BDI-II; Depression; Cognitive behavior therapy

Citation:

Gulzar A, Aslam L. Cognitive Behavioral Management of Depression: A Clinical Case Study. Am J Leuk Res. 2022; 5(1): 1024.

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