What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an umbrella-term for psychotherapeutic systems that deal with cognitions, interpretations, beliefs and responses, with the aim of influencing problematic emotions and behaviors. It can either be done as individual therapy or in a group environment.
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How do members experience Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 5,827 | 203 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1,679 | 59 | |
| Traumatic brain injury | 1,106 | 38 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 500 | 40 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 385 | 24 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 9 | |
| Depressed mood | 7 | |
| Flashbacks | 7 | |
| Anger | 4 | |
| Increased anxiety | 4 | |
| Overwhelming emotions | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 18 | |
| Moderate | 49 | |
| Mild | 67 | |
| None | 382 |
Member evaluations
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Kate21
evaluated on Apr 14, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for addiction: Major
- Side effects: None
taylorkellystar
evaluated on Dec 13, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Support mental / emotional health: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Alie
evaluated on Sep 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
- Side effects: None
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