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प्रश्न
Read the following passage and answer questions.
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Anita, a 40-year-old woman having a history of persistent depression was referred for therapy. She described feeling overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness, which had significantly impacted her personal and professional life. Anita’s childhood was marked by significant adversity, including growing up in a dysfunctional family environment characterised by parental neglect and emotional abuse. As a child, Anita internalised feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness. She exaggerated her flaws and overlooked her strengths. Her self-critical thoughts manifested statements such as "I'm a failure," "I'll never be happy," and "Nobody cares about me." These distorted thoughts reinforced her feelings of hopelessness and contributed to her ongoing depressive state. |
Which therapy would be most suitable to reduce Anita’s distress? Give reason for your answer.
उत्तर
Cognitive therapies locate the cause of psychological distress in irrational thoughts and beliefs. It was Anita’s distorted thoughts that reinforced her ongoing depressive state.
