CBT

Question 1

What is CBT?

Answer 1

Evidence based treatment on how we appraise the event that causes the problem.

Question 2

What are some of the faulty thinking patterns? (5)

Answer 2

Catastrophising: My husband is home late. He must have had an accident
Jumping to conclusions
All or nothing / black - white thinking: Unless I win its not worth doing
Personalising: Its all my fault
Generalising

Question 3

What does it involve?

Answer 3

Define Problem and Goals
Map out problem in terms of thoughts, behaviours, physiology, emotions
Use diaries to monitor and identify problematic thoughts, or other problems
Help patient learn to think in more helpful ways
Can be done online (self-help), groups, or with trained practioner

Question 4

Treatment duration?

Answer 4

16-20 sessions over 3-4 months

Question 5

Indications? (5)

Answer 5

Depression
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
Personality disorders Eating disorders