Abstract:

In this case, according to the DSM-5 criteria, the 39-year-old female consultant with the symptoms of 'Major Depressive Disorder', which showed emotional disorders, was treated using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. The consultant first began to show the symptoms of the disorder with the marriage of his sister who raised him. It was a suicide attempt after the Platonic love was married. He was placed in the psychiatric service. He returned to his former functional life after he was treated. But about 8 months ago, due to the problems he had with his wife and daughter, he began to show again major depressive disorder symptoms. He tried to effectively communicate with them to overcome the problems he had with his wife and daughter. But it showed eating behaviors when it feels sad because it didn’t think there was any improvement. When the consultant applied for psychological support, the first stage of psychoeducation was done. Then the psychological test, using the "Tematic Perception Test" and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, was interfered with the knowledge and behavior of the consultant. Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques are a very functional method of therapy on depressive disorders. This is why it is intended to contribute to the well-being of the consultant with major depression disorder with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

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