Treating Self-Stigma Present in an Anxiety Disorder
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Authors
Grisafe-Pont, Chris
Issue Date
2025-04-07
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Cognitive-behavioral therapy , Mental health--generalized anxiety disorder , Mental health--self-stigma
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Abstract
This case study follows the conceptualization and treatment process for James, a Caucasian 18-year-old, who is a freshman attending a midwestern university. Intense symptoms of anxiety and moderate levels of self-stigma were reported to the clinician at the start of treatment. The clinician utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work collaboratively with James to manage anxiety symptoms, decrease self-stigma, and increase emotion regulation skills. James was assessed via utilization of the Diagnostic Interview for Anxiety, Mood, and OCD Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders (DIAMOND) and multiple self-report screeners. James’ primary diagnosis was Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), with a secondary diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder with depressive symptoms. Treatment interventions included psychoeducation on the interactions between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, mindfulness practice, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral experiments. This case study utilizes self-report measures and a semi-structured diagnostic interview for diagnosis and monitoring of symptoms, then conceptualizes James’s anxiety, depressive mood, and self-stigma via the implementation of a client-focused treatment plan via CBT. A transcript of a session is also included to provide insight into James’ cognitive processing and how treatment was implemented by the clinician.
Description
An Empirically Supported Treatment Case Study
Citation
Publisher
Washburn University