Estudio de caso en adolescente mujer de 17 años residente en una casa de acogida relacionado a trastorno adaptativo con reacción mixta

Abstract

Abstract: This study presents the clinical case of a 17-year-old adolescent who She currently resides in a shelter and has been diagnosed with sleep disorder. adaptation with a mixed reaction of anxiety and depression, who constantly presented symptoms such as persistent worries, insomnia, anxiety, sadness, tension and distorted thoughts, which caused notable discomfort and discomfort. The Evaluation was carried out through clinical observation, psychological interviews and application of instruments such as the Goldberg Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Mini Mental State Examination (MINIMENTAL). Within the intervention process we worked under the cognitive-behavioral approach, using techniques such as psychoeducation, breathing diaphragmatic, distraction with "grounding" techniques, Socratic dialogue, training in problem solving, social skills and self-instruction, obtaining the following results: significant decrease in anxiety symptoms, strengthening social and coping skills, thought restructuring distorted and an improvement in the adolescent's interpersonal relationships.