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cognitive therapy

American

noun

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 British

noun

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

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

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

From Scientific American • Jul. 18, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2022

One of the most promising therapies is something called acceptance and commitment therapy, which is a form of cognitive therapy.

From Salon • May 4, 2022

This insight led to a key element of cognitive therapy: Depressed people believed they were failures because of distorted and negative perceptions of reality.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2021

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