The Effect of Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Adolescents with Mythomania Disorder in Ehime Mbano Local Government of Imo State

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the effect of cognitive behavior therapy in adolescents with Mythomania disorder in Ehime Mbano Local Government of Imo State. Mythomania refers to a compulsive tendency to lie and deceive others. It is not simply a choice to deceive, but rather a psychological condition that drives individuals to fabricate stories, exaggerate facts, or falsify information. Compulsive lying can become a habitual behavior for those with mythomania. A literature search was conducted using the CINAHL and MEDLINE databases. The database search occurred during the month of January 2024. This article comprehensively summarizes the theoretical basis of CBT in improving Mythomania disorder, its application in managing symptoms and improving social function, as well as research progress in this field. There are still inconsistencies in the research results on CBT, but overall, psychological intervention combined with drug treatment is more effective than conventional treatment alone. If social function training can be added at the same time, it is believed that it will have better effects on clinical treatment and can maintain long-lasting effectiveness. Only in this way can adolescents truly understand and recognize the disease, improve treatment compliance, and ultimately achieve the goal of improving the disorder and have quality of life. Therapists or psychologists use CBT for adolescents to help them become aware of irrational or negative thinking so they can see situations clearly, process them, and respond to them in healthy ways. CBT intervention for adolescents can be a powerful part of an integrated treatment plan for adolescent mental health disorders.