Treating Depression: KT Flashcards
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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
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A method for treating mental disorders based on both cognitive and behavioural techniques. From the cognitive view point the therapy aims to deal with thinking, such as challenging negative thoughts. The therapy also includes behavioural techniques such as behavioural activation
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Irrational Thoughts
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In Ellis’s model and therapy, these are defined as thoughts that are likely to interfere with a person’s happiness, Such thoughts lead to mental disorders such as depression.
