Intervención psicológica en una paciente de 26 años con trastorno de depresión mayor y baja autoestima

Abstract

Abstract: In the present study we worked with a 26-year-old young adult, who attended psychological consultation on a voluntary basis, presenting low mood, anhedonia, and low self-esteem. This symptomatology is presented within the DSM-5, meeting the criteria established for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder with recurrent episodes-mild; for which a treatment based on cognitive behavioral therapy was approached through techniques that allow the modification of dysfunctional thoughts, in order to improve the patient's condition. This therapy proved to be effective for the treatment of the present case study, since significant changes were evidenced in the different areas worked on, such as behavioral activation, reduction of cognitive distortions and improvement in self-esteem, in addition to a notable change in mood, proving its effectiveness in relation to the symptomatology present at the beginning.