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Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT)
The aim of CBT is to help people make positive changes in their life.
This includes reducing distressing symptoms or preventing them from
getting worse. This has been found to be effective in the treatment of a
wide range of disorders, including anxiety, stress-related conditions,
depression and chronic pain.
· The cognitive side of CBT focuses on learning about yourself,
especially about the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and
behaviour.
· The behavioural side of CBT includes strengthening coping strategies
that are working well for a person and teaching additional strategies.
· CBT tends to be short term and focuses on the here and now; what I can
do right now to help me feel better and stay better.
· CBT is a collaborative process; you work as a team with your therapist
to set and work towards goals.
Pharmaceutical Treatments
(Medications)
Medication has been found to be an effective treatment for many
behavioural and emotional difficulties, such as anxiety and depression.
Medication can also prevent symptoms becoming worse over time.
Medications usually work best when combined with psychological treatment
approaches such as learning new coping skills and making positive
changes in one’s life. |
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