Intervención psicoterapéutica en un caso clínico de episodio depresivo grave sin síntomas psicóticos dirigido a una mujer adulta

Abstract

Abstract:The present work describes the case of a 35-year-old woman with an episode of severe depression without psychotic symptoms; the same one that presented a state of mind depressive, anhedonia, insomnia, feelings of guilt, suicidal ideation, multiple autolytic attempts, changes in diet and decreased self-esteem. For him patient evaluation process, psychological interview, observation clinical practice and the application of reagents such as: Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS21), Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Suicidal Ideation Scale (Scale for Suicide Ideation, SSI). An integrative model was applied for the intervention including: cognitive-behavioral therapy, with the aim of providing the patient with resources that allow them to improve their quality of life and humanistic therapy, with the aim of promoting self-realization and emotional growth. Finally, the post-intervention results reflected a significant decrease in depressive symptoms and an increase in self-esteem, and a notable improvement in the patient's personal and social areas, since she resumed activities daily, and expanded their support networks.