Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety: A Case Study

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Introduction:
Anxiety can be defined as a disturbed state of mind predominated by negative
feelings. Statistical ratio on an average reveals that 18% of women suffer from anxiety
globally compared to the total of 11% men (Bystritsky et al.,2014). Anxiety has further been
reported to be more prevalent in women who have experienced separation or divorce.
Moreover, research studies predict that 28% of the global population has faced some form of
depression in their entire life time (Bystritsky et al., 2014). Anxiety can be differentiated into
four kinds of disorders which include, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety
Disorder or Phobia, Panic Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Aldao et al., 2014).
Anxiety can affect people at any age and has been reported to be triggered by an
environmental episode. It should be taken seriously because the symptoms are not manifested
physically and intricate emphasis must be laid on the psychological symptoms. Immediate
professional help must be sought in case of the manifestation of serious symptoms.
This report intends to discuss the case scenario of Sarah, who has recently suffered a
breakup and is experiencing symptoms of anxiety. The report would first discuss the key
presentation facts of the case study and would then proceed with the effective implementation
of cognitive behavioural therapy so as to promote complete recovery.
Case Presentation:
The key facts as mentioned in the case study can be presented as under:
o The client mentioned in the case study, Sarah had a recent breakup
o Her friend invited her to a party to get over the breakup phase
o She meets Tom at the party and likes his company. They exchange numbers to
keep in touch. The client consumes a lot of alcohol at the party.

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o The following day, she receives no message from Tom and feels rejected and
anxious.
o She reports ‘being sick’ at work and cuts off social communication and
consumes alcohol to keep herself distracted.
Risk Areas Identified:
o The high risk areas identified from the case study includes, feelings of
nervousness and anxiety
o Also, substance-abuse and addiction can be identified as a high risk area that
could lead to major mental health concerns.
Assessment Criteria:
o Thorough screening
o Comprehensive Assessment
o Formal Diagnosis
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy:
o Cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT, is referred to as a psychosocial
therapeutic intervention that significantly improves mental health issues.
o CBT aims to develop a positive perspective towards life on the basis of
positive thoughts, coping tactics and emotional stability (Gallagher et al.,
2013)