Beck Institute RSS- Modifying CBT for Shorter Sessions May 16, 2012In this clip from a recent 3-day workshop at Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck discusses adapting CBT sessions within time constraints. Brief CBT interventions have been shown to be effective in the treatment of a variety … Continue reading → […]
- Insight is a Predictive Variable in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis May 14, 2012According to a recent study published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, insight (illness awareness) may be a predictive variable in cognitive behavior therapy for psychosis (CBTp). In the current study, researchers assessed forty-four psychotic patients before and following a CBTp intervention. … Continue reading → […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [The Future of CBT] May 9, 2012Dr. Aaron Beck discusses the future of Cognitive Therapy at Beck Institute’s Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop in Spanish. According to Dr. Beck, the theory of Cognitive Therapy rests on the science of human behavior and human psychopathology. As the scientific … Continue reading → […]
- Cognitive Therapy Reduces the Severity of Psychosis May 7, 2012According to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, cognitive therapy (CT) may reduce the severity of psychotic symptoms among individuals who develop psychosis. Participants (n = 288) identified as high-risk for developing a psychotic disorder were randomly … Continue reading → […]
- CBT for Schizophrenia May 2, 2012Dr. Judith Beck greeting participants at Beck Institute’s first ever CBT for Schizophrenia Workshop. […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [The Many Applications of Cognitive Therapy] May 2, 2012Dr. Beck discusses the many different applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)—and states that he never would have expected CBT to be utilized in the treatment of so many different conditions. For example, CBT can be useful in the treatment … Continue reading → […]
- A Monthly Summary of Beck Institute Updates [April 2012] May 1, 2012In its efforts to encourage the growth and dissemination of CBT throughout the world, the Beck Institute has expanded its online presence across social media and other platforms. To keep you (our readers) informed of our most recent updates, we’ve … Continue reading → […]
- Culturally Adaptive CBT for Traumatized Refugees and Ethnic Minority Patients April 30, 2012An article in the current issue of Transcultural Psychiatry (April 2012) describes how cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can be adapted for treating PTSD among traumatized refugees and ethnic minority patients. Culturally adaptive CBT (CA-CBT) is a promising, culturally sensitive therapy … Continue reading → […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [Relationship Between Neuroscience and Cognitive Therapy] April 25, 2012Dr. Aaron Beck answers questions from participants at Beck Institute’s first ever CBT Workshop, conducted entirely in Spanish. In this clip, Dr. Beck discusses the relationship between neuroscience and cognitive therapy. Studies show that people with depression are hypersensitive to … Continue reading → […]
- SPARX: A New and Effective Computerized, CBT Self-Help Intervention for Depression April 23, 2012According to a recent randomized control trial published in the British Medical Journal, a new computerized cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention, SPARX (Smart, Positive, Active, Realistic, X-factor thoughts), may reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents seeking treatment as much or more than … Continue reading → […]
- Modifying CBT for Shorter Sessions May 16, 2012
Category Archives: Depression
CBT Found to Be Clinically Effective for Depressed Older Adults in Primary Care
A new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry investigated the clinical effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for older adults in primary care. Continue reading
CBT for Soldiers: A personal message to professionals from Drs. Aaron and Judith Beck
We are trying to address a very serious problem: military personnel who need effective psychological/psychiatric treatment but who are not receiving it. To address this urgent problem, we have embarked upon a new initiative to offer partial scholarships to our Cognitive Behavior Therapy training programs for mental health professionals who treat soldiers, veterans, and their families (www.cbtforsoldiers.org). Continue reading
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy Versus Light Therapy in the Treatment of SAD
According to a study published in the September issue of Behavior Therapy, researchers at the University of Vermont demonstrated that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) was more effective than light therapy (LT) in the long-term treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Continue reading
CBT Meta-Analysis Review is Most Downloaded Article in CPR
It looks as if the research efficacy of Cognitive Therapy is becoming more well-known. Clinical Psychology Review is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes substantive reviews of topics relevant to clinical psychology. The most downloaded article from this important journal is … Continue reading
American Heart Association Advisory Regarding Depression, Coronary Heart Disease, and CBT
Circulation: The American Heart Association issued an advisory regarding the need for screening, referral, and treatment of depression in people with coronary heart disease (CHD). Depression is more prevalent in CHD patients and can contribute to a number of negative … Continue reading
Generalized Anxiety Disorder — CBT Benefits Older Adults in Primary Care
The results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA indicate that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can be effective for older adults with symptoms of worry and depression. The 3-month CBT protocol was conducted in primary care clinics and included … Continue reading
In rural Pakistan, community health workers effectively treat perinatal Depression with CBT
According to a study published in The Lancet, community health workers in rural Pakistan who were trained to provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to women with postpartum depression were able to successfully reduce the prevalence of major depression in that … Continue reading
For children and adolescents, psychological harm of traumatic events reduced by CBT
In a review in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, it was noted that children and adolescents who experience psychological harm caused by traumatic events are often treated by practitioners who are not aware of, and do not employ, treatments … Continue reading
VLOG: Dr. Robert Findling discusses CBT for adolescent Depression
Watch and listen as Dr. Robert Findling discusses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescent depression and the findings of the TORDIA study published in JAMA earlier this year. Robert L. Findling, M.D., is the Director of the Division of Child … Continue reading