Abstract

Epidemiological studies indicate that anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common mental health problems, without timely and effective help, they can have a pronounced negative impact on the quality of life of a person. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the most researched and effective psychotherapeutic methods for treating depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, eating disorders, and many others. The purpose of this article is to show the effectiveness of short-term cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy of mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. The clinical case presented in this article illustrates a person whose mental disorder caused somatic symptoms, reduced life quality. The introduction of cognitive-behavioral therapy in national protocols of treatment of mental disorders will improve the quality of life, facilitate faster re-socialization and rehabilitation of patients.

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