cognitive therapy

noun

1. a form of therapy for depression in which the goal is to diminish symptoms by correcting distorted thinking based on negative self-perceptions and expectations.

cognitive therapy

noun

1. psychol a form of psychotherapy in which the patient is encouraged to change the way he sees the world and himself: used particularly to treat depression

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Vincent Greenwood, Ph.D, is the founder and executive director of the Washington Center For Cognitive Therapy, a mental health program that provides clinical services in the Washington D.C. area.

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Dr Abigael San, who specialises in cognitive therapy, says the itching sensation is about imagery.

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Shetty says concussions require a multidisciplinary treatment, which may include physical and cognitive therapy.

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He also had to go through cognitive therapy, to regain his short-term memory.

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That means, for example, pursuing technology to help with decision-making, coordinating care among doctors, or supporting cognitive therapy.

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