Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured form of psychotherapy that combines principles from cognitive psychology and behaviorism, aiming to reduce symptoms of mental health conditions by identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns while teaching patients new, better-adapted behaviors through practice. American psychiatrist Aaron Beck developed cognitive therapy, the approach's direct precursor, beginning in the 1950s, publishing his foundational work in 1967 and a treatment manual in 1979; the integration of cognitive and behavioral techniques into the unified approach known as CBT took place through the 1970s. CBT is now among the most extensively researched and widely used psychotherapies, applied to conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Origin YearBeck developed cognitive therapy through the 1950s and 1960s; this fact records 1967, the year he first published the methodology, since sources differ on the exact founding year within that span. Connections
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that combines basic principles from cognitive psychology and behaviorism.
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Cognitive therapy was developed by psychoanalyst Aaron Beck in the 1950s. ... first published his new methodology in 1967
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that combines basic principles from cognitive psychology and behaviorism.
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What conditions is cognitive behavioral therapy used for?
Originally designed for depression, it is used for many conditions including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use and eating disorders.
Though originally designed to treat depression, CBT is often prescribed as an evidence-informed treatment for many mental health and medical conditions. These include obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, substance use disorders, marital problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders. It is also recommended as the first line of treatment for the majority of psychological disorders in children and adolescents, including aggression and conduct disorder.
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
It challenges distorted thoughts and unhelpful behaviors and teaches better coping strategies.
CBT is a problem-focused and action-oriented form of therapy. The therapist assists the client in finding and practicing effective cognitive and behavioral strategies to address identified obstacles and alleviate symptoms. It is based on the belief that thought distortions and maladaptive behaviors play a role in the development and maintenance of many psychological disorders, so it focuses on challenging and changing those thoughts, beliefs and attitudes and their associated behaviors to improve emotional regulation and help the individual develop coping strategies.
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