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Treatment of Major Depression Disorder with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach: Case Report

Author(s): Aksanur Bayırkan
Subject(s): Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Self, Clinical psychology, Behaviorism, Health and medicine and law
Published by: SD Yayınevi
Keywords: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Case Formulation; Major Depression Disorder;

Summary/Abstract: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of structured, goal-directed psychotherapy. CBT is a form of psychological treatment that has proven to be effective for diseases such as depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use disorders, and eating disorders. Many studies show that CBT improves an individual's functionality and quality of life. In this respect, CBT differs from many types of therapy. Many studies have shown that CBT is very effective in the treatment of depression. In this case, the CBT process of E.K., who is 35 years old and has symptoms of major depression disorder, is described. After the last violent argument she had with her husband, she settled in the Women's Shelter. When the client applied for psychological support, psychoeducation and CBT techniques was done in fisrt place.

  • Issue Year: 7/2023
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 431-441
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Turkish