CBT

Definition / meaning of CBT

A type of psychotherapy that helps patients change their behavior by changing the way they think and feel about certain things. It is used to treat mental, emotional, personality, and behavioral disorders. Also called cognitive behavior therapy and cognitive therapy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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