Intervención Integrativa en Trastorno Depresivo Persistente y Ansiedad en Paciente Gerontológica

Abstract

Abstract: Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is a mental disorder mainly characterized by a chronically depressed mood for most of the day for at least two years, accompanied by behavioral, cognitive, and other possible symptoms. This curricular integration work describes the case of a 67-year-old female patient who sought consultation reporting feelings of sadness, loneliness, difficulty sleeping, among other symptoms. After the evaluation process, the diagnosis established was F34.1 Persistent Depressive Disorder with a specifier of Moderate Anxiety, based on the DSM-V diagnostic criteria. An intervention plan was developed and implemented based on Integrative Therapy, incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The objectives were to facilitate the management of depressive and anxious symptoms, promote the strengthening of self-esteem, and improve the patient s quality of life. The results obtained demonstrate the efficacy of this therapy in the treatment of Persistent Depressive Disorder with Anxiety in the elderly population, as the initially set objectives were achieved.