Mental Health Treatment Strategies

Treatment Plans
Diagnosis
Major Depressive Disorder, Moderate
Presenting Problem
The client describes ongoing feelings of sadness, a lack of motivation, and trouble concentrating, which have been affecting daily life and job performance.
Treatment Goals
The client expresses a desire to regain motivation and improve mood to enhance daily life and work performance. Together, the client and clinician established the following goal: To alleviate symptoms of depression and increase participation in enjoyable activities. The client received a copy of the treatment plan.
Objectives
1. The client will identify and participate in at least two enjoyable activities per week, as tracked by self-report and clinician observation, demonstrating progress through increased involvement over the next three months.
2. The client will employ cognitive restructuring techniques to challenge negative thoughts, as tracked by weekly cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions and self-reported mood improvements, with progress assessed monthly.
Treatment Strategy/Intervention - Modality - Frequency - Estimated Completion
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) will be used to address negative thought patterns and encourage behavioral activation. Sessions will be held weekly, with an estimated completion of six months.
Discharge Criteria/Planning
The client will be considered for discharge once they show a significant reduction in depressive symptoms, as indicated by improved mood and increased participation in daily activities, maintained over a three-month period.
Additional Information
The client has a robust support network, including family and friends, which will be utilized to support treatment. Barriers include occasional transportation challenges, which will be managed by scheduling teletherapy sessions as needed.
Prescribed Frequency of Treatment
Weekly sessions are prescribed to ensure consistent progress and support.