Meaning of the word "cognitive behavioral therapy" in English
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cognitive behavioral therapy
US /ˌkɑːɡnɪtɪv bɪˈheɪvjərəl ˈθerəpi/
UK /ˌkɑːɡnɪtɪv bɪˈheɪvjərəl ˈθerəpi/
Noun
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a type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is often used to treat anxiety disorders.
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She found cognitive behavioral therapy very helpful for her depression.
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