Case Study: Self- Help Manuals Based on Cognitive Therapy for Adult with Depression in China
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https://doi.org/10.54097/ijeh.v6i1.2942Keywords:
Self-help, Depression, Counseling, Case report.Abstract
The case study follows a 27 years old lady who suffers from depression, which provides an insight into the society and future studies that self-help can also enhance one’s mental health. The patient was in a mild depression and performed violent behaviors and alcohol obsession. Due to the lack of mental health counseling in china’s unique cultural environment, the research provides a self-analysis and self-healing method. Researchers play the role of instructors and observers who would not disturb the participant. The final depression score after six months returns to a normal range. The result also shows in life clues such as less antisocial behaviors and increased self-control. Thus, the case study provides a new idea for mental health education in developing countries or regions. Social workers can provide self-help for people with depression when counseling is not yet widely available in some areas or when people are very resistant to counseling services.
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