Initial research can be found here.

Why did I pick this topic?

I chose to look at CBT because I have been really interested in the subject of mental health, however I've never really considered the coping methods or means to overcome conditions such as depression and anxiety. I find it interesting that CBT is the most widely-used therapy for multiple mental illnesses and would like to learn more about it. I myself have undergone CBT sessions for a few weeks, so it is yet again another topics that is personal to me. Understanding well-being techniques and employing them in everyday life could be the solution to many problems that people face, and CBT may be the answer.

What is CBT?

Taken from NHS website (https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/)

Below are two quick introductory videos about CBT. I found these to summarise the topic in a clear and concise way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c_Bv_FBE-c&ab_channel=Mind%2Cthementalhealthcharity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiDHIIBS33o&ab_channel=LitmosHeroes

Summary

• CBT may be one of the first things offered from a GP if you suffer from a mental illness
• CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Examines the things you think and the things you do
• CBT = practical talking type of therapy that focuses on goals and present day issues that are affecting someone's life now
• Theory behind CBT is that the way we think effects the way that we feel and behave - it does this by dealing with how your thoughts effect your feelings and behaviours
• It teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems
• Constantly thinking negatively becomes worse the more you do it
• CBT therapist will help break the negative thinking cycle
• CBT can be helpful for almost all diagnosed mental health issues
• It can be carried out through 1-1 sessions, groups, self help books, online
• CBT doesn't work for everyone - it can be difficult to talk about feelings openly