Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Case Report
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Generalized anxiety disorder, cognitive behavioural therapy, obsessive compulsive disorderAbstract
In this case report, the treatment process of a 15-year-old female client with cognitive behavioural therapy who showed symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria was discussed. It is explained how the obsessions and compulsions that accompany the client's anger and anxiety problems, which she sees primarily as a problem, are handled with the cognitive behavioural therapy approach. A total of 12 sessions of interviews were held with the client. Firstly, information about the disease was given and psychoeducational techniques were applied. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a disorder that manifests itself in different areas of life and has physical symptoms such as excessive worry, inability to concentrate, and muscle tension. One of the treatment methods known to be effective in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder is cognitive behavioural therapy. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is frequently used in the treatment of psychopathologies and draws attention to the relationship between thoughts, behaviour and emotions. As a result of the interventions made during the treatment, there were changes in thought and behavioural dimensions. It seems that more studies on generalized anxiety disorder are needed in cognitive behavioural therapy. The procedure followed during the treatment process and the results are included in the discussion section.
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