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This theory is an example of some of the more progressive aspects of interpersonal psychotherapy, particularly for adaptations involving multiple randomized controlled trials (Weissman et al., 2007, p. 88). Initially, the nature of that therapy will be individual. However, as sessions progress and the client becomes more acclimated to the fundamental concepts of this type of therapy, he will eventually supplement individual sessions with group ones. The final third of the treatment plan will exclusively necessitate group sessions, in turn followed by follow up sessions as needed. The focus of these sessions will be a "mindfulness" (Hayes and Lillis, 2012, p.3) in which Jacob is able to gain acceptance about facets of his life which are immutable, and a growing awareness of those which are. Specifically, treatment will center on getting the patient to effectively live in the moment. The acceptance component of these therapy sessions is pivotal to their success. The clinician will attempt to use a number of different constructs associated…
Depression, Diabetes and Obesity This is a case study on a 58-year-old male, Mr. H.Y. who worked at a supermarket and is now retired. He has a supportive wife who works full time and children who are all independent .He has a history of smoking, but quit 10 years ago and drinks alcohol twice a week. He is obese and a known case of diabetes for one year. He has gained
Solution Focused Therapy Depression is regarded as one of the most common psychiatric illnesses across the globe since it's the second most incapacitating disorder among all physical and psychological disorders. The rate of life prevalence of this psychiatric disorder is high among women throughout the world since it ranges between 12 and 25%. Parents of disabled children are increasingly likely to suffer from depression because of the negative effects of
Depression in Adolescents Roughly nine percent of the population - an estimated 18.8 million Americans -- suffers from depressive disorders, illnesses that affect the body as well as the mind. The effects of depression are magnified in children, who are experiencing depression in greater numbers. An estimated 8.3% of teenagers in the United States are suffering from depression, a significant leap from two decades ago. To compound the problem, researchers like Farmer
So, although the reverse of these characteristic is not indicative of depression, their expression within the context of grief suggests the lack of clinical depression. With the fundamentals of depression outlined, it is reasonable to wonder why such symptoms and behaviors manifest themselves in certain people and why they do not in others. Many different researchers coming from many different scientific backgrounds -- from psychology to biochemistry -- have investigated
The Military and Mental Health Introduction The military provides an opportunity for men and women to serve their country. However, in the conduct of that service there are certain risks that can damage the mental health of military servicemen. Those risks can be associated with PTSD incurred from situations in combat, abuse, drug addiction, or lack of a positive value system that causes a soldier to deteriorate from within as he has
One of the most common mental health conditions suffered by patients is that of depression. In this hypothetical scenario, patient Sandy B is a woman who has been given a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder affects approximately 13 to 14 million American adults on an annual basis (DeRubeis, Siegle, & Hollon 2008). As well as being personally stressful, it can have a profoundly debilitating effect on a