Intervención psicoterapéutica en un caso clínico de trastorno mixto de ansiedad y depresión en adolescente

Abstract

Abstract: This work details the process of psychotherapeutic intervention in a case clinical presentation of a 14-year-old adolescent, with a diagnosis of mixed anxiety-depressive disorder, this is characterized by the presence of both without any individual predominance. First, the evaluation process was carried out through the semi-structured interview and application of psychological instruments: Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck depression, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, Mayo Test and Raven Test General Scale. Subsequently, the psychotherapeutic plan was developed with a cognitive behavioral approach, adjusting the techniques to the needs of the adolescent, with the aim of reduce anxious-depressive symptoms and enhance social skills. The results obtained pre and post-treatment demonstrate the effectiveness of the treatment, due to the compliance with therapeutic objectives. Symptoms of anxiety or depression come to affect adolescents with great frequency, which is why early intervention avoids development of disorders.