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'''Cognitive behavioral therapy'''<ref>National Library of Medicine, ''Medical Subject Headings''</ref> is a direct form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations ([[cognition|cognitive]] structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the root of the aberrant behavior. | '''Cognitive behavioral therapy'''<ref>National Library of Medicine, ''Medical Subject Headings''</ref> is a direct form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations ([[cognition|cognitive]] structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the root of the aberrant behavior."<ref>National Library of Medicine. [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/mesh/2008/MB_cgi?term=Cognitive+Therapy Cognitive Therapy]</ref> | ||
The [[National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine]] considers it a complementary mind-body technique fully accepted as safe and effective. | The [[National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine]] considers it a complementary mind-body technique fully accepted as safe and effective. | ||
==Efficacy== | |||
===Anxiety disorders=== | |||
Cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce symptoms of [[anxiety disorder]].<ref name="pmid19351943">{{cite journal |author=Stanley MA, Wilson NL, Novy DM, ''et al'' |title=Cognitive behavior therapy for generalized anxiety disorder among older adults in primary care: a randomized clinical trial |journal=JAMA |volume=301 |issue=14 |pages=1460–7 |year=2009 |month=April |pmid=19351943 |doi=10.1001/jama.2009.458 |url=http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=19351943 |issn=}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 10:11, 14 April 2009
Cognitive behavioral therapy[1] is a direct form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the root of the aberrant behavior."[2]
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine considers it a complementary mind-body technique fully accepted as safe and effective.
Efficacy
Anxiety disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety disorder.[3]
References
- ↑ National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings
- ↑ National Library of Medicine. Cognitive Therapy
- ↑ Stanley MA, Wilson NL, Novy DM, et al (April 2009). "Cognitive behavior therapy for generalized anxiety disorder among older adults in primary care: a randomized clinical trial". JAMA 301 (14): 1460–7. DOI:10.1001/jama.2009.458. PMID 19351943. Research Blogging.