Majör Depresyon Bozukluğunun Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi Yaklaşımı ile Tedavisi: Olgu Sunumu

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of structured, goal-directed psychotherapy. CBT is a form of psychological treatment that has proven to be effective for diseases such as depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use disorders, and eating disorders. Many studies show that CBT improves an individual's functionality and quality of life. In this respect, CBT differs from many types of therapy. Many studies have shown that CBT is very effective in the treatment of depression. In this case, the CBT process of E.K., who is 35 years old and has symptoms of major depression disorder, is described. After the last violent argument she had with her husband, she settled in the Women's Shelter. When the client applied for psychological support, psychoeducation and CBT techniques was done in fisrt place. Keywords: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Case Formulation, Major Depression Disorder.