Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Here are 5 processes to provide focus and empowerment for patients with PTSD.

"Evidence indicates that psychotherapy may yield greater durability of treatment gains than pharmacotherapy."

Social anxiety disorder: an underappreciated and misunderstood condition.

Where does CBT stand today, nearly 60 years after its inception?

What is new in research on depression?

From informed consent in treatment with psychedelics to an anti-fentanyl antibody that may reverse the signs of carfentanil overdose, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

"The root of the word 'create' or 'creativity' essentially means 'to grow.' That is probably what lies at the heart of what patients really want; they want to grow in terms of their relationships, their abilities, their passions and interests, their health, and in terms of whatever dreams they want to achieve personally in their lives."

Interventions that rely solely on change lack balance. This is especially true when working with minoritized individuals who have very real and justified pain stemming from systemic problems.

“You cannot change what’s happening in the world—all you can do is change your response to what’s happening in the world.”

"CT-R emphasizes the importance of hope while taking it a step further, turning hope into meaningful action and internalizing what success says about a person’s identity, strength, and ability to navigate future challenges."

Catch up on the latest CMEs in Psychiatric Times.

From special issues in diagnosing and treating catatonia to helping justice-involved individuals re-enter the community, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

How can recovery-oriented cognitive therapy be a game changer for these individuals?

New Year’s may be a customary time to start improving your life—but think how much better you will feel if you start today.

What is a safety plan, and how can clinicians use it to help patients with suicidal behavior?

"Accordingly, I asked Henry what he would be doing differently—or how his life would be different—if he were not depressed, if he stopped worrying, and if he was enjoying retirement."

“Our country needs the psychological healing of our increasing divisiveness and conflicts…”

How can a greater emphasis on valued experiences both promote well-being and alleviate stress in patients?

Recovery-oriented cognitive therapy: a promising whole-person approach to improve lives for individuals with serious mental health challenges.

How have William Wordsworth's ideas about creative visualization influenced cognitive behavioral therapy in contemporary psychiatry?

How can this combination of treatments help create positive change for individuals struggling with addiction?

When experiencing challenges with a particular patient, how can you repair the rupture in the therapeutic alliance?

What do these have to do with CBT, creative visualization, and contemporary psychiatry?

OCD is highly comorbid and warrants consideration in difficult to treat cases. Learn more here.

How can cognitive behavioral therapy improve outcomes for individuals with insomnia?

How can cognitive behavioral therapy be adapted to different cultures and address larger social issues?

Why are mental health digital therapeutics primarily based on CBT?

"Well-meaning" behavior by parents or guardians could be contributing to high levels of depression, suicidality, substance use, and other adverse outcomes in their child.

New research highlights the potential benefits and detriments of treatment strategies for ADHD, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological options.

This article provides a brief synopsis of the research regarding the use of psychotherapy to manage suicidal behavior, followed by several examples of strategies that such treatment employs.