What Evidence-Based Research Has Proven About Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been demonstrated in hundreds of studies to be an effective treatment for a variety of disorders and problems for adults, older adults, children and adolescents. Below is a list of disorders for which CBT is effective for, followed by sources.
ADULTS
Research has shown that CBT is effective for the following disorders, either by itself or in conjunction with medical care:
- Depression
- Geriatric Depression
- Relapse Prevention
- Anxiety