Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and How It Can Help You

If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven therapeutic approach that can make a real difference. Our app now offers CBT tools to help you apply this powerful therapy in your own life. Here’s what you should know about CBT and how it works.

What is CBT?

CBT is a short-term, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy. It’s based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected. By changing our distorted or negative thinking patterns, we can influence our emotions and behaviors in a positive way.

CBT focuses on your current problems and helps you develop practical skills to improve your state of mind on a daily basis. It’s a more structured approach compared to many other therapies.

How does CBT work?

In CBT, you work with a therapist to identify inaccurate or negative thinking patterns that are contributing to your distress. Your therapist will help you recognize how certain thoughts can lead to problematic behaviors and beliefs that can worsen your emotional difficulties.

Common distortions CBT addresses include all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, dwelling on negatives, catastrophizing, and mistaking feelings for facts. By learning to identify and question these thoughts, you can develop a more balanced, realistic perspective.

Your therapist will also help you implement healthier thought patterns and develop coping skills for handling difficult situations. This often involves “homework” where you practice the techniques you learn during sessions in your daily life.

What can CBT treat?

Studies show CBT is an effective treatment for a range of issues, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Phobias
• PTSD
• Sleep disorders
• Eating disorders
• Substance abuse
• Marital problems
• Chronic pain

Even if you don’t have a diagnosed mental health condition, CBT techniques can help reduce life stress and improve your general wellbeing.

How CBT can help you

By practicing CBT techniques, you can expect benefits like:

• Identifying problematic thoughts and developing healthier thinking patterns
• Better understanding how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors
• Learning effective problem-solving skills
• Gaining confidence in your ability to handle stressful situations
• Becoming more self-aware and gaining a deeper understanding of your motivations
• Overcoming specific fears or phobias
• Finding healthier ways to communicate, especially in relationships

Our new in-app CBT tools make it easy to apply these proven techniques in your own life. The interactive exercises guide you step-by-step to identify and reframe negative thoughts, develop coping strategies, track progress, and ultimately improve your mental wellbeing. While not a substitute for working directly with a therapist, these science-backed tools put the power of CBT at your fingertips.

If you’re ready to take control of your mental health, give our new CBT features a try. With practice and persistence, CBT can help you build resilience and thrive in the face of life’s challenges. A healthier, more balanced mindset is within reach.