the cognitive approach to treating depression

Question 1

cognitive behaviour therapy

Answer 1

CBT is the most commonly used psychological treatment for depression and a range of other mental health problems.
-CBT has a cognitive element which begins with an assessment in which .
.the client and the cognitive behaviour therapist work together to clarify the clients problems
.they jointly identified goals for the therapy and put together a plan to achieve them
.the central task is to identify where there might be negative or irrational thoughts that will benefit from challenge.
CBT also has a behaviour that involves working to change negative and irrational thoughts and finally put more effective behaviours into place