Effectiveness of Holistic Approach on Anxiety and Depression: A case study

Abstract

Background: A 50-year-old female, a widow with up to a 5th-grade education, belonged to a lower-middle socioeconomicstatus in a semi-urban area, came to the Mindful Mind Centre, with chief complaints such as disturbed sleep, alteredappetite, uneasiness, apprehension, uncertainty, fearfulness, forgetfulness, low energy, low mood, poor attention and concentration, difficulty in work, and low self-confidence.

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a holistic approach on anxiety and depression.

Methodology: clinical interview, BDI, and BAI were applied. Moderate levels of anxiety and depression were found. Process and Results: Twice a week, there were total number of 16 sessions were conducted, each lasting 50-60 minutes. The holistic approach in the therapy module included supportive psychotherapy, psycho-education, cognitive behavior therapy, and mindful formal exercise, reassessment and follow-up sessions were conducted. The significant improvement found. She was able to manage her life better than before and experienced increased happiness. Her worries and insecurities decreased.

Conclusion: The holistic approach effectively reduced the levels of anxiety and depression while improving cognitive abilityand calmness