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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoAbordajes psicoterapéuticos en adultos con consumo problemático de cannabis(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2024) Peñarreta Matute , Ronald; Roldán Vásquez , Irma; Betancourtt Aguilera , Marcia; 0105802813; 0104636519The issue related to cannabis consumption in adults has been the subject of research within the field of psychotherapy. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime report stated that cannabis is the most consumed drug worldwide, with a significant increase in its prevalence from 3.8% in 2010 to 8% in 2020. According to the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission, approximately 1% of the population in Ecuador consumes this substance. Similarly, the Pan American Health Organization states that the relationship with drug-consuming peers is a predictive factor for drug addiction in adults, regardless of family and individual factors. This research aimed to understand psychotherapeutic approaches in adults with problematic cannabis consumption. A literature review was conducted in the main PsycInfo and PubMed databases by evaluating experimental and comparative studies. Randomized trials with control groups were used, and articles with low methodological quality were excluded. As a result, it was found that the most effective healing treatment included cognitive-behavioral therapy, emphasizing first and second-generation techniques. Other successful strategies included motivational interviewing and relapse prevention. Brief therapies demonstrated benefits similar to long-term therapies, and individual therapies were more effective than group ones.
- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoPrevalencia de la ansiedad y depresión en personas migrantes de Latinoamérica.(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) guaiza Celleri, Marco; Aguirre González, Luis; Betancourtt Aguilera , Marcia; 0302858584; 1900732106The topic of this study deals with the prevalence of anxiety and depression in Latin American migrants, considering it as a general mental health problem. Depression becomes a severe condition, while anxiety is a specific condition that affects a person's cognitive, social, and general health. It can be enhanced due to the conditions in which Latin American migrants live. The main objective was to analyze the prevalence of anxiety and depression in Latin American migrants. A qualitative design was included for the methodological development, applying a literature review to a selection of scientific articles related to the topic in databases such as Dialnet, SciELO, Redalyc, and Scopus. Among the studies presented, it was evident that the migrant population faces a significant prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms. This increase is even more pronounced among migrant women, who often experience feelings of loneliness and isolation. Various factors contribute to this trend, such as obstacles to integration, language barriers, unfair treatment, cultural stress, discrimination, and social exclusion. Despite seeking a better life, many migrants face emotional symptoms such as fear, sadness, anxiety, depression, and uncertainty.