UNDERSTANDING UNSPECIFIED MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER: A CASE STUDY ON DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT, AND MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This qualitative case study explores the diagnosis, assessment, and management of an 18-year-old male laborer diagnosed with Unspecified Depressive Disorder with mild anxious distress. Through thematic analysis, the study highlights the patient’s experiences, family perspectives, and the impact of external factors such as peer pressure, substance abuse, and emotional distress on depression onset. The therapeutic intervention combined psychoeducation, behavioral activation, and cognitive behavioral therapy, emphasizing early intervention and family involvement. The study advocates for a personalized, holistic approach addressing biological, psychological, and social factors to improve mental health outcomes in adolescents with depression.