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Article: College student depression: counseling Billy.(College Counseling Case Studies)(Case study)
- Article from:
- Journal of College Counseling
- Article date:
- March 22, 2008
- Author:
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A substantial portion of the college student population experiences affective disorders. This case study presents the conceptualization, course of treatment, and outcomes for a male college student presenting for counseling with depression. A review of Adlerian, cognitive-behavioral, and Gestalt techniques is provided.
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Affective disorders, especially depression, constitute a large portion of the issues presented in college counseling centers (Apfel, 2003). Given the acceleration of identity development and the myriad stressors during the college years, it is not surprising that many students experience their first depressive episode, which may ...