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[Cognitive therapy/cognitive behavior therapy for depression].

Yutaka Ono1, Daisuke Fujisawa, Atsuo Nakagawa

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Seishin Shinkeigaku Zasshi = Psychiatria Et Neurologia Japonica
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Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) effectively modifies distorted thinking patterns. This article details practical applications of high-intensity and low-intensity CBT, reflecting its growing recognition and insurance coverage.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a structured, short-term therapeutic approach.
  • CBT targets and modifies negatively distorted cognitions.
  • The effectiveness of CBT is increasingly recognized by professionals, academics, and the public.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe high-intensity and low-intensity Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) from a practical perspective.
  • To highlight the growing acceptance and integration of CBT in healthcare systems.

Main Methods:

  • This article provides a practical overview of CBT.
  • Discussion focuses on differentiating between high-intensity and low-intensity CBT approaches.

Main Results:

  • Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is recognized for its effectiveness in altering cognitive distortions.
  • In Japan, CBT gained national health insurance coverage in April 2010, indicating broader acceptance.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) offers a structured method for addressing cognitive distortions.
  • The practical distinction between high-intensity and low-intensity CBT is presented for clinical application.