What Is Cognitive Therapy?

Cognitive therapy makes the assumption that thoughts precede moods and that false self-beliefs lead to negative emotions. Cognitive therapy aims to help the patient recognize and reassess his patterns of negative thinking and replace them with positive thoughts that more closely reflect reality.

Studies have shown that cognitive therapy can be just as effective in treating depression as antidepressants.

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