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Why it's done
By Mayo Clinic staffCognitive behavioral therapy is one of many effective ways to treat a wide range of mental illnesses and life stressors.
When to consider cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy may be used because:
- It's your preferred treatment choice
- You don't want to take psychiatric medications
- You've tried other treatments and they haven't worked
- Other treatments aren't appropriate for your situation — for instance, you can't tolerate the side effects from antidepressants
- You want to experience emotional growth and healing
- You're having a hard time overcoming negative moods and self-destructive behavior
- You want to prevent a relapse of your condition after stopping other treatment
Conditions and issues cognitive behavioral therapy may help
Conditions and problems that may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy include, but aren't limited to:
- Grief
- Anger
- Abuse
- Medical illnesses, such as chronic fatigue syndrome
- Relationship problems
- Sleep disorders
- Work problems
- Sexual disorders
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Phobias
- Eating disorders
- Substance abuse disorders
- Personality disorders
- Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia
In severe cases, cognitive behavioral therapy may be more effective when it's combined with other treatments, such as psychiatric medications.
