Intervención psicológica en paciente con trastorno depresivo debido a una afección médica, bajo un enfoque cognitivo-conductual

Abstract

Abstract: This case study focuses on an adult over 63 years of age, who presents symptoms such as: loneliness, low mood, anguish, anhedonia, hopelessness, abulia, insomnia, deterioration in social, family and personal spheres 16 years ago, from Diagnosis of Type II Diabetes. After collecting information, we proceeded to apply of items such as: Beck Depression Inventory, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, Personality Questionnaire, Anxiety Scale Hamilton, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Perceived Stress Scale and finally Coping Strategies Inventory. Based on the results obtained, we proceeded to corroboration of the diagnostic hypotheses, therefore, the diagnosis of Depressive disorder due to another medical condition with major depression type episode. Based on this, it was decided to develop and execute a treatment plan according to the needs of the patient under a cognitive-behavioral approach, which achieved an improvement partial in deficient areas of the user.