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Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) helps children understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. This approach is effective for emotional problems and shows promise for physical health conditions in youth.

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Clinical Psychology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a goal-focused approach.
It helps children understand the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
CBT aims to identify and modify dysfunctional cognitions contributing to psychological distress.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the effectiveness of CBT in children and adolescents.
To explore the application of CBT for children with emotional problems.
To investigate the potential benefits of CBT for pediatric physical health and chronic conditions.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on CBT for pediatric populations.
Analysis of studies focusing on emotional and behavioral outcomes.
Examination of research concerning CBT in the context of physical health challenges.

Main Results:

CBT is a well-established and effective intervention for emotional problems in children and adolescents.
The approach facilitates the development of more functional cognitive patterns and adaptive behaviors.
Preliminary evidence suggests promising benefits of CBT for children with physical health issues, though further research is needed.

Conclusions:

Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a highly effective treatment for pediatric emotional disorders.
Further research is warranted to fully substantiate the benefits of CBT for children managing physical health conditions and chronic illnesses.