Episodio depresivo leve en persona con discapacidad: Intervención cognitivo conductual y socioemocional

Abstract

Abstract: Depression is a mental disorder characterized by significant emotional changes, cognitive and physical. The evaluation was carried out through psychological interviews, observation clinical and psychometric tests such as the Mini mental test, the Geriatric Depression Scale of Yesavage, the Hamilton Anxiety Scale, the Trait Meta-Mood Scale-24 (TMMS24) and the Social Skills Scale (EHS). The patient was diagnosed late severe mental illness and a mild depressive episode. Intellectual disability affects 1% of people world population and is influenced by factors such as malnutrition, poverty, perinatal problems and obstetric complications. This condition is characterized by deficiencies in mental and adaptive skills, which hinders development. The people with intellectual disabilities face emotional and behavioral difficulties, being anxiety and depression common. The intervention was based on an integrative model, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy and a socio-emotional approach. The results showed a decrease in depressive and anxiety symptoms, greater understanding of emotions and adequate management of social skills.