EXPLORING THE PSYCHOSOCIAL DYNAMICS OF PARENTAL PRESSURE, ACADEMIC STRESS, AND DEPRESSION: A CASE STUDY ANALYSIS abstarct

This case study explores the complex interplay between parental pressure, academic stress, and depression The study aims to assess psycho-social factors and evaluate the effectiveness of psycho-social interventions in managing depression. This single-subject case study assesses the effectiveness of the bio-psycho-social model in understanding depression and its treatment through psychiatric social work intervention. Employing pre- and post-intervention baseline assessments, the study utilizes various tools including the Family Assessment Device (FAD), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Scale, Self-Esteem Scale, Multi-Dimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, a family questionnaire, Internet Addiction Scale, Brief Sex Addiction Screening Instrument (PATHOS), and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). The case was referred for assessment and intervention. The intervention comprised CognitiveBehavioural Therapy (CBT)and mindfulness-based intervention. Additionally, the family intervention was provided to address parental academic pressure towards the patient and educate the family members about the illness. Following Psychosocial intervention, there were significant changes in pre- and post-intervention scores across various domains, stress, depression, anxiety, selfesteem, internet addiction, pornography addiction, and mindfulness. The study underscores the effectiveness of psycho-social interventions in addressing depression influenced by academic and parental pressures.