Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psycho-social intervention that aims to improve mental health
It is short-term therapy techniques that can help people find new ways to behave by changing their thought patterns
It is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. These spontaneous negative thoughts have a detrimental influence on mood
Through CBT, these thoughts are identified, challenged, and replaced with more objective, realistic thoughts
CBT is a problem-specific, goal-oriented approach that needs the individual’s active involvement to succeed. It focuses on their present-day challenges, thoughts, and behaviors
CBT is a collaborative therapy, requiring the individual and counselor to work together
Cognitive-behavior therapy can be effectively used as a short-term treatment centered on helping people with a very specific problem and teaching them to focus on present thoughts and beliefs
CBT is used to treat a wide range of conditions including
Addictions
Anger issues
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Eating disorders
Panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Problems with stress
Cognitive behavioral therapy is highly goal-oriented and focused, with the therapist taking a very active role. People work with their therapist toward mutually established goals. The process is explained in detail and people are often given homework to complete between sessions
Manivannan RJ
