CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is a popular type of talk therapy. Unlike some other therapies, CBT is usually designed to be a short-term treatment, with benefits taking anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.
Although the past is important, CBT focuses on giving you the skills you need to tackle your current issues. And there are a variety of approaches to this form of therapy.
CBT may assist with a wide range of issues, including learning to manage stressful events or overcoming worry over a specific topic.
CBT does not require a medical diagnosis to be effective.
It can also assist you with:
- Learning to control strong emotions such as anger, fear, and grief
- Coping with loss
- Symptom management or mental illness prevention relapses
- Managing physical health issues
- Resolving conflicts
- Assertiveness training to improve communication skills
CBT can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies or drugs to treat a range of illnesses. This includes the following:
- Anxiety disorders addictions
- Bipolar disorders are a type of mood illness
- Persistent discomfort
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of eating problem (OCD)
- Phobias
- PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a type of anxiety illness that (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Sexual dysfunctions
- Sleep disturbances
- Tinnitus