Archive for the 'Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy' Category
Saturday, December 8th, 2012
Only a third of patients with depression respond fully to antidepressant drugs, and little evidence exists regarding the best next-step treatment for patients with resistant symptoms.
Researchers in the CoBalT study (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) at the University of Bristol in England examined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as an adjunct to usual care (including pharmacotherapy) for primary care patients with treatment-resistant depression compared with usual care alone. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Comments Off on A role for cognitive behavioral therapy in treatment-resistant depression
Saturday, September 15th, 2012
Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall each year.
This Cochrane review updates what we know. (more…)
Bone Fracture, CAM Cost Effectiveness, Cochrane Library, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Elderly, Exercise, Tai Chi | Comments Off on Reducing the rate and risk of falling
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Clinicians in California described their clinical practice, which uses the simultaneous interview technique (SIT). (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Pain, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments Off on SIT and the co-disciplinary pain clinic
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Psychosocial factors are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, but the effects of psychosocial factor treatment on heart disease are uncertain.
Researchers at Uppsala University Hospital, in Sweden, studied the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on the recurrence of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Heart Disease | Comments Off on CBT and the risk for heart disease
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Researchers from the University of Nevada, in Las Vegas examined the effects of telling people that they can learn a task. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Comments Off on We are what we believe we are
Sunday, November 27th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Manchester, in the UK, studied the clinical impact of telephone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exercise alone vs both for patients with chronic widespread pain. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Electronic Media, Exercise, Pain | Comments Off on Telephone-delivered CBT and exercise to treat chronic widespread pain
Sunday, November 27th, 2011
In the past few years this weblog has published dozens of entries on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Therefore, it’s a good time to define and distinguish between these psychological treatment options.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness | Comments Off on Comparing mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Emily Matthews, a reader of this blog, provides this overview of depression and complementary treatment options.
About 20 million Americans suffer from clinical depression. Low levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, are thought to contribute to depression. Depression is also associated with diseases like diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, hormonal imbalance, hypoglycemia, stress, impaired thyroid function, environmental toxins, and unhealthy lifestyles. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Folic Acid, Kava, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, St. John's Wort, Vitamins | Comments Off on CAM options for treating depression
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Dyspnea (difficulty breathing) is a cardinal symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Its severity and magnitude increase as the disease progresses, leading to significant disability and a negative effect on quality of life.
Here are the Canadian Thoracic Society clinical practice guidelines, with emphasis on CAM. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Art, Music, Dance, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, COPD, Relaxation | Comments Off on Limits of CAM: Dyspnea in patients with COPD
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has improved significantly with the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, in Philadelphia, examined the effects of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as a way to augment the response to SRIs. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Obsessive Compulsive | Comments Off on Cognitive behavior therapy to treat OCD
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Some are effective, some are promising, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill. (more…)
Biofeedback, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Fibromyalgia, Hypnosis, Pain, Relaxation | Comments Off on Are psychological treatments effective for fibromyalgia pain?
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
After providing single lens glasses to wearers of multifocal glasses, researchers at the University of Sydney, in Australia found that active seniors were less likely to fall. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Elderly | Comments Off on Wearing glasses decreases the risk of falls in active seniors
Friday, June 17th, 2011
During the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (abstract 0716) researchers in Illinois and California reported results from the first study of sleep-focused therapy on suicide risk. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Effect of CBT for insomnia on suicidal ideation
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Dr. Frank Andrasik (photo) at the University of West Florida, in Pensacola has reviewed the evidence for each category of biofeedback.
Here’s what we know about preventive or acute therapy for migraine. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, B. MANIPULATIVE METHODS, Biofeedback, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Headache/Migraine, Hypnosis, Relaxation, TENS/FNS/VNS | Comments Off on Review: Biofeedback for headache
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed allopathic and CAM options.
Let’s focus on CAM. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Black/Blue Cohosh, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, DHEA, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginseng, Hypnosis, Menopause, Relaxation, Vitamins, Yam Extract, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Joshua Knabb at Philhaven Hospital, in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania tells us centering prayer overlaps with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which makes it a suitable treatment alternative for many Christians in remission from depression.
Here’s his rationale. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Religion/ Spirituality | Comments Off on Prayer as an alternative to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Chronic insomnia affects nearly 16% of adults and up to 25% of children.
If you’re in this group, researchers from the University of North Texas list non-drug treatment options that will prepare you for your doctor’s visit. (more…)
Children, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Treatment options for insomnia in children and adults
Friday, April 8th, 2011
It’s believed that early intensive behavioral and developmental interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may enhance developmental outcomes.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee reviewed the evidence in children aged 12 and younger with ASDs. (more…)
Autism, Children, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Comments Off on Lovass and behavioral intervention for autism
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
The benefits of 2 self-help training programs (multimodal cognitive-behavioral training [CBT] and applied relaxation [AR]) presented via the Internet were compared by researchers from the University of Göttingen, in Germany. (more…)
Children, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Electronic Media, Headache/Migraine, Pain, Relaxation | Comments Off on Using the Internet to manage headache in children
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Tinnitus is hearing a sound in the ear or in the head in the absence of external acoustic stimulation.
This Cochrane review assessed whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in managing this condition. (more…)
Cochrane Library, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Tinnitus/Vertigo, Yoga | Comments Off on Cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus