CBT

American

[see-bee-tee] / ˈsiˈbiˈti /

abbreviation

cognitive behavioral therapy: a form of psychological therapy that seeks to identify and change patterns of thought, perception, and behavior that can be harmful to a person's mental health.
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CBT British

abbreviation

computer-based training
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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The CBT also maintained the overnight lending rate and the overnight borrowing rate at 40% and 35.5%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

"CBT is not a silver bullet," he told the BBC.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

These counselors conducted self counseling sessions with AI models prompted to act as CBT therapists.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026

The Dodgers' luxury tax payroll for 2026 is reportedly around $396 million -- nearly $90 million over the highest CBT threshold.

From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026

CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy, which sounds painful, but isn’t as awful as it sounds.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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