cognitive approach to treating depression

Question 1

what is Cognitive behaviour therapy

Answer 1

a method for treating mental disorders based on both cognitive and behaviour techniques. The therapy aims to deal with thinking, such as challenging negative thoughts. It also includes behavioural techniques such as behavioural activation

Question 2

how does CBT work

Answer 2

patient and therapist work together to clarify patients problems
Identify goals for the therapy
identify irrational thoughts
works to change irrational thoughts and put effective behaviours into place