Treating comorbid depression and avoidant personality disorder: The case of Andy.

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serval:BIB_77CBE8609156
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Treating comorbid depression and avoidant personality disorder: The case of Andy.
Journal
Journal of clinical psychology
Author(s)
Maillard P., Pellaton J., Kramer U.
ISSN
1097-4679 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0021-9762
Publication state
Published
Issued date
05/2019
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
75
Number
5
Pages
886-897
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Major depressive disorder is among the most frequently diagnosed mental disorders and is often accompanied by other disorders such as anxiety or substance abuse. As a result of a complicated tangle of comorbidities, psychotherapy in such cases can become quite demanding. The present case study presents and discusses the challenges represented by a complex case of psychotherapy, focusing on ongoing modifications of the clinical hypotheses and therapeutic approach. This process is illustrated through the case of Andy, a 44-year-old man suffering from depressive disorder, social phobia, substance dependency, and an avoidant personality disorder. This case draws attention to the quality of the relationship and the flexibility and adaptation required from the therapist while depicting an integrative way of working therapeutically with complex cases.
Keywords
Adult, Comorbidity, Depressive Disorder, Major/epidemiology, Depressive Disorder, Major/therapy, Humans, Male, Personality Disorders/epidemiology, Personality Disorders/therapy, Phobia, Social/epidemiology, Phobia, Social/therapy, Psychotherapy, Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology, Substance-Related Disorders/therapy, avoidant personality disorder, case study, complex depression, integration, psychotherapy
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Web of science
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18/08/2020 5:21
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