Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Powerpoing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)
Larisa Tate
Liberty University
Psyc 565
Introduction: Topic
This research will examine the affect of CBT on mental health disorders
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Introduction: Importance
Mental health conditions are increasing
13% rise in conditions
Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder
Depression can lead to suicide
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a talk therapy. It helps a person become more aware of their negative or inaccurate thoughts. It can be used with a other forms of therapies to treat or manage mental health disorders
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Research Question
What are the primary benefits of CBT and the treatment of depression?
Background Info- Learning Principle
CBT was developed in the 1960s
Dr. Aaron Beck completed experiments to test psychoanalytic concepts
Negative thoughts were categorized
Negative thoughts were examined to identify cognitive distortions
Dr. Beck helped patients correct their negative thoughts
Dr. Beck categorized negative thoughts by patients having negative ideas about themselves, the world and/or future.
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Hypothesis
Depression can be treated by using medication, but the best method of treatment is through psychotherapy.