What are the elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
A psychological method for treating mental health problems using behavioural and cognitive techniques
Looks at the patients thinking processes and aims to challenge negative, irrational and automatic thought
Teaches the patient techniques to help them change their behaviour to make it more positive
The therapist develops a rapport with the patient
They educate the patient on their condition and identify triggers
ANTS - Automatic Negative Thoughts about the world, future and self
ANTS are replaced with BATS - Better Alternative Thoughts
What is one strength and three limitations of CBT?
STRENGTH:
March et al - compared the effects of CBT alone, antidepressants and combined treatments and found after 36 weeks, 81% of the CBT group improved and 86% of the combined group improved
LIMITATIONS:
Focuses on the present and future but ignores the past
High relapse rates may be as a result of the relationship with therapist ending
Cannot explain endogenous depression so cannot treat all types of depression
