Cognitive behavioural therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of Psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviours, and thoughts.
Pronunciation
Cognitive: /kɒɡˈnɪtɪv/ Behavioural: /bɪˈheɪvjʊrəl/ Therapy: /ˈθɛrəpi/
Etymology
The term "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy" originates from the combination of two therapeutic approaches, cognitive therapy and behavioural therapy. Both terms are derived from English, with "cognitive" coming from the Latin cognitio meaning "the act of getting to know", "behavioural" from the English behaviour meaning "the way in which one acts or conducts oneself", and "therapy" from the Greek therapeia meaning "healing".
Definition
CBT is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviours. It is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including phobias, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Related Terms
- Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.
- Behavioural Therapy: A type of therapy that focuses on changing or reducing the occurrence of some maladaptive behaviour.
- Cognitive Therapy: A type of therapy developed by Aaron T. Beck that focuses on changing the patient's thinking patterns in order to change their mood and behaviour.
- Depression: A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
- Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterised by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Cognitive behavioural therapy
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