Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying negative thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with positive ones. It aims to help individuals develop healthier coping strategies for various mental health conditions.
Think of CBT as a personal trainer for your mind. Just like a personal trainer helps you identify and change unhealthy habits to improve physical fitness, CBT helps you identify and change negative thought patterns to improve mental well-being.
Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy refers to various therapeutic approaches aimed at improving mental health by addressing emotional and psychological issues.
Automatic Thoughts: Automatic thoughts are spontaneous, often negative thoughts that occur in response to certain situations or triggers.
Exposure Therapy: Exposure therapy is a specific type of CBT that involves gradually exposing individuals to feared situations or objects to reduce anxiety or phobias.
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