“I’m going to get fired because of this.” If the idea of getting let go from your job after making a minor, fixable mistake plagues your everyday thoughts, you’re likely experiencing amplified ...

During cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for alcohol use disorder (AUD), a person may discuss factors that contribute to their condition and learn alternative coping mechanisms. AUD is a form of ...

Like all variants of cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp) is a short-term, structured form of psychotherapy based on the idea that the way someone thinks ...

Sleep specialist S. Justin Thomas, Ph.D., has grown accustomed to people looking at him as though he is an eight-headed monster. That’s his way of referring to the reaction he gets from patients when ...

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry shows that computer-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy can cut depression symptoms in half, while also reshaping brain connections linked to mood ...

Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Its goal is to help people process traumatic events while challenging and changing ...

MBCT combines two research-backed approaches: mindfulness practices and cognitive therapy. Mindfulness is a practice involving awareness of one’s internal state and surroundings, according to the ...

Tai chi may help older adults manage chronic insomnia long-term. Learn how this mind-body exercise compares with CBT-I.

Who is a certified cognitive behavioral therapist? Many therapists practice cognitive behavioral therapy. There is no certification or license required to become a cognitive behavioral therapist, but ...

Cognitive impairment is a common but often overlooked symptom of schizophrenia. From difficulties in social settings to remembering how to take the bus to work, decreased cognitive function can ...

A landmark global review of over 200 meta-analyses finds ADHD medicines work best in the short term, CBT helps adults, and ...