Cognitive App To Treat Depression CBT

Question 1

Cognitive aim in CBT

Answer 1

-Client therapist work together to identify irrational or negative thoughts that cause depression in client
-irrational negative thoughts will then be challenged to turn them to more rational and positive thinking

Question 2

Cognitive strategy to challenge irrational/negative thoughts is…

Answer 2

EMPIRICAL DISPUTING

Question 3

Empirical disputing is

Answer 3

-Therapist will ask for evidence to supp the irrational thought
-e.g where is the proof nobody likes u
- may make client complete homework keep a diary to test the reality of believe
-e.g may ask client to record whenever anyone nice to em in future therapist can use this record to challenge client belief ‘nobody likes em’ nd prove statement are incorrect

Question 4

Behavioural aim CBT

Answer 4

Involves working to change negative and irrational thoughts and finally put more effective b into place

Question 5

Behavioural strategy

Answer 5

-behavioural activation used to change client b such as encouraging the depressed individual to be active
-includes client engage in activities that ones enjoyed helps improve mood and reduce negative thoughts

Question 6

AO3 strength CBT

Answer 6

P-march studied adolescents with depression E- 81% of symptoms significant improved after CBT and 86% improved if CBT+antidepressants
E-suggesting challenging irrational negative thoughts provide reduction in depressive symptoms.
L- therefore CBT is popular choice treatment for depression for NHS

Question 7

AO3 limitation CBT

Answer 7

P-requires motivation nd commitment from patients to attend sessions over period of time nd compete hw
E-e.g keeping a diary nd engaging in activities they once enjoyed
E- issue with individual with depression often lack motivation
L-reduces effectiveness of CBT treatment of depression