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Technology and the future of cognitive-behavioral interventions

Society of Clinical Psychology

Our field has accumulated a lot of empirical support for the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating a wide range of mental and behavioral health problems. That said, I-CBT is already becoming antiquated as the ubiquity and convenience of smartphones take hold. Smartphones are now owned by 81% of adults in the U.S.,

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Psychotherapy research in the 21st century

Society of Clinical Psychology

Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are effective treatments for depression and other forms of internalizing distress and are considered the gold standard of psychological interventions (Lorenzo-Luaces, 2018). Although CBTs are effective, many individuals remain symptomatic after treatment. CBT) than others.

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

A study from Psychiatry International found possible benefits of mindfulness to help with self-compassion, quality of life, well being, depression, and anxiety. Mindfulness is a practice that encompasses a variety of mindfulness-based interventions. Studies indicate that mindfulness is an effective model for helping clients with ADHD.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

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Therapists and counselors have extensive training in mental health techniques, mental health issues and what interventions to employ based on goals that are determined collaboratively with the client and counselor or therapist. . Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have specialized in psychiatry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dr. Chang’s primary research interests are centered around the implementation and dissemination of cognitive-behavioral interventions for suicide prevention, psychosis, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses, as well as Asian American mental health. Learning CBT for psychosis from Dr. Beck was invaluable.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Outcomes in Anxiety: We’re Halfway There

Society of Clinical Psychology

Levy, Springer, and Tolin discuss a recent meta-analytic review of remission in CBT for anxiety disorders published in Clinical Psychology Review. . The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders is well established, at least in terms of pre- to post-treatment reductions in anxiety severity.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth Anxiety: An Overview and Future Directions

Society of Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), deemed a “well-established” intervention for the treatment of child and adolescent anxiety (Hollon & Beck, 2013), typically addresses anxiety using a two-pronged approach. comorbid disorders, family dysfunction), moving the field toward the ultimate goal of person-centered intervention.

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