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Cognitive treatment for depressive disorder

  Management Cognitive treatment for depressive disorder What is the cognitive treatment for depressive disorder? Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive treatment for depressive disorder Who and when was it developed? Beck et al in the 1960s Cognitive treatment for depressive disorder What does it combine? Cognitive and behavioral aspects Cognitive treatment for depressive disorder Is it available on the nhs? Yes Cognitive treatment for depressive disorder What is the individual told to focus on and consider? Focus on negative thoughts and then consider new ways of thinking Cognitive treatment for depressive disorder What are the 2 main focuses on cognitive behavior therapy?  -change distorted thinking present in those with depressive disorder -train patients to use more adaptive methods Cognitive treatment for depressive disorder What are the 3 main aims of the treatment? Challenge negative thinking and replace with constructive positive thoug