| Description: | Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely tested family of interventions based on the premise that biased cognition and behaviors contribute to maladaptive emotional responses.1-3 The number of sessions is usually limited and focused on the development of skills that will help the patient recognize and modify maladaptive thoughts or cognitive distortions.2-4 CBT-based treatment modalities may involve at-home exercises that help the patient apply CBT principles in daily life.2 |
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| Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: | Bipolar disorder, Depressive disorders |
| Potentially effective in the following age groups: | Adolescent, Adult, Pediatric, Geriatric |
| Treatment setting options: | Individual, Group |
| Treatment format options: | In-person, Telephone, Online |
| Typical treatment duration: | 10-20 sessions, Variable |
| Potential limitations: | Effectiveness may depend on the therapist’s expertise in CBT.2 |
Footnotes:
Supporting references for the filters are as follows: Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: Bipolar disorder,3 Depressive disorders2; Potentially effective in the following age groups: Pediatric,5,6 Adolescent,5,7 Adult,3 Geriatric8,9; Treatment setting options: Individual,3 Group3; Treatment format options: In-person,10 Telephone,10 Online11; Typical treatment duration: 10–20 sessions,2 Variable2-4
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ABBV-US-01623-MC, Version 1.0
Approved 05/2024
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