Caso Clínico: Trastorno depresivo breve recurrente

Abstract

Abstract: The present study describes the psychotherapeutic intervention performed in an adolescent patient who presents a history of sexual abuse and maintains personal and social characteristics that result in the onset of recurrent brief depressive disorder (F38. 10) with self-injurious behaviors without suicidal intent as the main diagnosis, this definitive diagnosis was established from the evaluation process that included the use of open interviews, clinical observation and the application of psychological instruments, Once the diagnosis was determined, a treatment plan was developed with the aim of reducing the depressive symptomatology of the patient through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and the techniques it offers. Favorable results were obtained, such as the modification of certain distorted thoughts for more adaptive ones, a medium improvement in her self-concept and projection, the reduction of self-injurious behaviors and, finally, a better organization and use of her time.