Description: | CBT is a widely tested family of interventions based on the premise that biased cognition and behaviors contribute to maladaptive emotional responses.1-3 The number of sessions is usually limited and focused on the development of skills that will help the patient recognize and modify maladaptive thoughts or cognitive distortions.2-4 CBT-based treatment modalities may involve at-home exercises that help the patient apply CBT principles in daily life.2 |
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Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: | Bipolar disorder, Depressive disorders |
Potentially effective in the following age groups: | Adolescent, Adult, Pediatric, Geriatric |
Treatment setting options: | Individual, Group |
Treatment format options: | In-person, Telephone, Online |
Typical treatment duration: | 10-20 sessions, Variable |
Potential limitations: | Effectiveness may depend on the therapist’s expertise in CBT2 |
Footnotes:
Supporting references for the filters are as follows: Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: Bipolar disorder3, Depressive disorders2; Potentially effective in the following age groups: Pediatric5,6, Adolescent5,7, Adult3, Geriatric8,9; Treatment setting options: Individual3, Group3; Treatment format options: In-person10, Telephone10, Online11; Typical treatment duration: 10-20 sessions, Variable2-4