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Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of counseling that focuses on modifying certain thoughts and behavior patterns to control the symptoms of a condition. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is used to treat a variety of problems, including stress, depression, anxiety and panic disorders, eating disorders, ongoing (chronic) pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Author Jeannette Curtis
Author Ralph Poore
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Lila Havens
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Martin Gabica, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Lisa S. Weinstock, MD
- Psychiatry
Last Updated March 21, 2007

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Last Updated: March 21, 2007
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