Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• What does CBT focus on in treating depression?

  What a client thinks
• How does negative thinking contribute to depression according to CBT?

  It causes people to catastrophise and think in extremes
• What is the aim of the therapist in CBT?

  To change irrational thinking to rational thinking
• How does CBT aim to change behavior?

  By changing thinking indirectly
• What is 'disputing' in CBT?

  Challenging negative and irrational thoughts
• What is the outcome of more rational thinking in CBT?

  Greater self-belief and self-liking
• What is a 'thought diary' used for in CBT?

  To record negative emotions and automatic thoughts
• How does a client use a thought diary?

  By rating belief in automatic thoughts
• What is recorded after identifying automatic thoughts in CBT?

  A rational response to the automatic thoughts
• What is a strength of using CBT for depression?

  It has lasting effectiveness for future episodes
• Why is CBT considered a long-term solution?

  Clients can use learned skills in the future
• What is a weakness of CBT?

  It takes a long time and effort to succeed
• Why might some people drop out of CBT?

  Due to the effort and time required
• What is a holistic approach in CBT?

  It treats the whole person and their feelings
• Why might a holistic approach be preferable in treating depression?

  It addresses core symptoms like sadness
• What is the focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

  Changing negative thought patterns
• What does 'catastrophizing' refer to in CBT?

  Exaggerating negative outcomes
• How does CBT help clients manage future depression episodes?

  By teaching skills to challenge thoughts