Effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of psychological distress among the youth

Authors

  • Jean Bosco Habonimana Department of Arts and Social Science Education (Guidance and Counselling Unit), Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Sabina Nwakaego Obi Department of Arts and Social Science Education (Guidance and Counselling Unit), Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57040/8fnrgm85

Keywords:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychological Distress, Psychotherapy, Quality of life, Youth

Abstract

Psychological distress affects people of all ages and most especially the youth. Its implications on young people who are early adults are quite enormous and felt heavily in all aspects of their lives. To manage psychological distress, psychotherapy is always recommended for the youth’s optimal personal and social adjustment. Among many types of psychotherapy, the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the most indicated for psychological distress because it is an evidence-based treatment. However, there is scarcity of psychotherapeutic package for managing psychological treatment among the youth considering their unique developmental tasks and experiences in life. The objective of this study was to prepare a treatment package for the management of psychological distress among the youth for sustainable counselling interventions towards personal and social adjustment. Case study research design was chosen for the purpose of the study. This choice was informed by the nature of the study which is qualitative. A brief CBT, a treatment package in eight sessions, was developed for managing psychological distress for young people between 20 and 35 years who may be in school, married, unmarried, self-employed, paid workers, clergy, and other walks of life. Based on the present study, CBT is a best remedy for the treatment of psychological distress among the youth which has great promise for good quality of life and all round ideal functioning among young people. Hence, it is recommended to counselling psychologists, including adolescents and youth counsellors and pastoral counsellors, governments, non-governmental organisations, correctional centres, and researchers.

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Published

2024-05-10

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