Proceso de evaluación psicodiagnóstica del trastorno distímico derivado del duelo no elaborado mediante el análisis de caso

Abstract

In the present research work an analysis of the case M an adult, who apparently has as a triggering factor the death of his spouse and then develops into a persistent depressive disorder is established, the objective is to analyze the dysthymic disorder derived from an unelaborated mourning through the description of the diagnostic evaluation process that corroborates the case. This study contains a descriptive scope, resulting from the collection of scientific and reliable articles, followed by a suitable analysis of the different factors that are relevant clues in the origin of PDD. Based on the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the TDP was verified in the case, resulting in the individual's compliance with the established diagnostic criteria. Regarding the evaluation, the use of psychological tests such as the Beck Depression Inventory-II BDI-II, the Hamilton Scale MHDRS, the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire GHQ, the Revised Texas Inventory of Grief ITRD and the semi-structured interview are described, considering them the most appropriate in the investigation of subjects with persistent depressive disorder. The proposal is based on the cognitive-behavioral approach since in some studies it is known as the most effective in treating cases of patients with dysthymia.