cognitive behavioral therapy
noun
variants or less commonly cognitive behavior therapy
: psychotherapy that combines cognitive therapy with behavior therapy by identifying faulty or maladaptive patterns of thinking, emotional response, or behavior and substituting them with desirable patterns of thinking, emotional response, or behavior —abbreviation CBT
Note: Cognitive behavioral therapy is used in the treatment of various mental and emotional disorders including depression, anxiety, anorexia, and substance abuse. Cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are often used interchangeably.
Cognitive behavioral therapy prods patients to do things that will make them feel a sense of accomplishment and connection, and to avoid interpreting situations as being worse than they are.
David H. Freedman
David H. FreedmanThe most scientifically studied technique, cognitive behavior therapy, teaches people to identify and dispute self-degrading thoughts … that can feed on themselves and cause people to sink into despair. Benedict Carey
Benedict Carey
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Recent Examples on the Web The 13-week program had violence interrupters attend six-hour sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, where participants learned about everything from conflict resolution to cognitive behavioral therapy to how to treat bullet wounds. Emily Davies, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Currently, there are two common treatments for depression: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and antidepressant prescriptions, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Ken Kawada, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2022 This strategy of putting things in perspective may seem familiar; the founders of cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most popular forms of psychotherapy today, directly borrowed from Stoicism. Melinda Latour, The Conversation, 16 Aug. 2022 Beyond cognitive behavioral therapy and medical interventions, Dr. Swami believes there need to be changes at the societal level. Heidi Mitchell, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 While insomnia treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy and medication, other daily tips can have an impact on early morning awakenings. Alexa Mikhail, CNN, 14 June 2022 Less intensive psychotherapy and the treatment modalities known as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) also exist. Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 10 July 2022 These could include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and developing a kinder mindset. Victoria Forster, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 Interrupt your stressful, anxious thinking with cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 23 June 2022 See More
Emily Davies, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Currently, there are two common treatments for depression: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and antidepressant prescriptions, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Ken Kawada, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2022 This strategy of putting things in perspective may seem familiar; the founders of cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most popular forms of psychotherapy today, directly borrowed from Stoicism. Melinda Latour, The Conversation, 16 Aug. 2022 Beyond cognitive behavioral therapy and medical interventions, Dr. Swami believes there need to be changes at the societal level. Heidi Mitchell, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 While insomnia treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy and medication, other daily tips can have an impact on early morning awakenings. Alexa Mikhail, CNN, 14 June 2022 Less intensive psychotherapy and the treatment modalities known as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) also exist. Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 10 July 2022 These could include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and developing a kinder mindset. Victoria Forster, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 Interrupt your stressful, anxious thinking with cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 23 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1975, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
cognitive behavioral therapy
noun
variants also cognitive behavior therapy
: psychotherapy that combines cognitive therapy with behavior therapy by identifying faulty or maladaptive patterns of thinking, emotional response, or behavior and substituting them with desirable patterns of thinking, emotional response, or behavior —abbreviation CBT
Note: Cognitive behavioral therapy is used in the treatment of various mental and emotional disorders including depression, anxiety, anorexia, and substance abuse. Cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are often used interchangeably.
Cognitive behavioral therapy prods patients to do things that will make them feel a sense of accomplishment and connection, and to avoid interpreting situations as being worse than they are. David H. Freedman, Discover
David H. Freedman, DiscoverThe most scientifically studied technique, cognitive behavior therapy, teaches people to identify and dispute self-degrading thoughts … that can feed on themselves and cause people to sink into despair. Benedict Carey, The New York Times
Benedict Carey, The New York Times