Date Approved
10-6-2004
Embargo Period
4-21-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling
Department
Psychology
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Advisor
Cahill, Janet
Subject(s)
Adjustment disorders--Case studies
Disciplines
Psychology
Abstract
This case study evaluated the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of an adolescent female in a community agency. The client was diagnosed with adjustment disorder mixed with anxiety and depression. A psychosocial history of the client was presented emphasizing the psychosocial stressors that contributed to the adjustment disorder. A review of empirically supported treatment approaches for adjustment disorders was conducted. The Beck Depression inventory and the Trait Anxiety scale were used as outcome measures. Pre and post comparisons of both measures indicated clinically significant decreases in both anxiety and depression. However, further treatment was needed to extend the improvement in symptoms and to reduce the risk of future relapse. A comparison between the client's current treatment and what might be considered "best" treatment was presented.
Recommended Citation
Care, Tobiellen, "A case study in the treatment approaches and outcomes of adjustment disorder" (2004). Theses and Dissertations. 1124.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1124
