Track: Psychological Case Studies in Mental Health

Managing Depression
and Anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
- Overview: A 35-year-old female with generalized
anxiety disorder (GAD) and moderate depression.
- Intervention: Implementation of CBT to identify
negative thought patterns and reframe cognitive distortions.
- Outcome: Reduction in anxiety symptoms, improved
coping strategies, and return to daily functioning.
- Lessons Learned: Importance of collaborative goal
setting, addressing avoidance behaviors, and the role of homework
assignments in reinforcing therapy progress.
Trauma-Informed
Care for PTSD:
- Overview: A 45-year-old male war veteran with
severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following combat exposure.
- Intervention: Combination of trauma-focused
cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and somatic experiencing to process
traumatic memories and reduce hyperarousal.
- Outcome: Significant reduction in flashbacks,
nightmares, and emotional numbing, with improved emotional regulation.
- Lessons Learned: The need for gradual exposure,
safety in the therapeutic relationship, and addressing both cognitive and
physical aspects of trauma.
Child with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
- Overview: A 7-year-old boy diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), displaying social communication difficulties and
repetitive behaviors.
- Intervention: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
therapy combined with family support to teach social skills,
communication, and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
- Outcome: Improvement in social engagement,
communication skills, and reduction in repetitive behaviors.
- Lessons Learned: The importance of early
intervention, consistency in behavioral reinforcement, and involving the
family in the therapeutic process.
Adolescent
Depression and Family Therapy:
- Overview: A 16-year-old girl exhibiting symptoms
of depression, including withdrawal, low self-esteem, and suicidal
ideation.
- Intervention: Integrating individual psychotherapy
with family therapy to address family dynamics, communication patterns,
and emotional support.
- Outcome: Improved self-esteem, stronger family
relationships, and reduction in depressive symptoms.
- Lessons Learned: The role of family dynamics in
adolescent mental health, the value of a supportive home environment, and
the importance of addressing both individual and familial factors.
Managing Borderline
Personality Disorder (BPD) with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
- Overview: A 28-year-old female diagnosed with
borderline personality disorder (BPD), presenting with intense emotional
instability, self-harm behaviors, and relational difficulties.
- Intervention: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
focusing on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal
effectiveness.
- Outcome: Decreased self-harm behaviors, enhanced
emotional regulation, and improved interpersonal relationships.
- Lessons Learned: The importance of validation in
treatment, the challenge of managing crises, and the effectiveness of DBT
in improving interpersonal functioning.
Eating Disorder
Recovery:
- Overview: A 22-year-old female with anorexia
nervosa, struggling with body image issues and restrictive eating
behaviors.
- Intervention: A multidisciplinary approach
involving cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders,
nutritional counseling, and family therapy.
- Outcome: Restoration of healthy eating patterns,
improved body image, and resolution of disordered thinking.
- Lessons Learned: The complexity of eating disorder
treatment, the importance of family involvement, and the need for an
integrated approach addressing psychological, nutritional, and medical
factors.
Psychosis and
Schizophrenia:
- Overview: A 30-year-old male with schizophrenia,
presenting with delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive impairment.
- Intervention: Antipsychotic medication combined
with cognitive remediation therapy and family psychoeducation.
- Outcome: Reduction in psychotic symptoms, improved
cognitive function, and enhanced family support.
- Lessons Learned: The role of medication in
managing psychotic symptoms, the challenges of cognitive deficits, and
the importance of family education and support.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain practical insights into the application of
psychological theories and interventions through case study analysis.
- Understand the complexities of diagnosing and
treating various mental health conditions in real-world clinical settings.
- Learn about the challenges clinicians face in
treating complex cases and how to adapt interventions to meet individual
patient needs.
- Explore the benefits of multidisciplinary
approaches in mental health care and the importance of collaboration in
treatment planning.
Scientific Highlights
- Psychology and Psychiatry
- Psychology of Brain Aging and Emotional Well-Being
- Psychopathology
- Psychiatric Immunology and Physiological Psychology
- Cognitive and Behavioural Science
- Psychopharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
- AI and Machine Learning in Mental Health
- Psychological Interventions
- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
- Psychological Case Studies in Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Women's Mental Health
- Health, Stress, and Coping
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Psychology Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
- Stroke, Trauma, and Epilepsy
- Applied Psychology
- Clinical Trials and New Frontiers in Psychotherapy