Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological treatment that has been shown to be effective for a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug abuse issues, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies indicate that CBT improves functioning and quality of life significantly. CBT has been shown in numerous studies to be as effective as, if not more effective than, other types of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications.
It is critical to note that advances in CBT have been made through both research and clinical practice. Indeed, CBT is an approach for which there is ample scientific evidence that the methods developed result in change. CBT differs from many other types of psychological treatment in this way.
CBT is founded on several fundamental principles, including:
- Part of the cause of psychological problems is faulty or unhelpful thinking.
- Part of the cause of psychological problems is learned patterns of unhelpful behavior.
- People suffering from psychological issues can learn better ways to cope with them, alleviating their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.