Cognitive behavior therapy

New study shows talk therapy can rewire brain

A recent study conducted by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with King’s College London has revealed that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can rewire the brain and promote healthier neural connections. CBT is a type of talk therapy that aims to change the way patients think and respond to thought and experiences, ...click here to read more

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure patients can reduce seizures with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure patients can reduce seizures with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). A study found that psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) can become worse with antiepileptic medications and so another form of treatment is necessary in order to treat patients with PNES. The researchers assigned 38 patients to one of four groups: Medication (flexible dose sertraline ...click here to read more

When drug treatments fail for those with OCD exposure therapy shows promise

In patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) where drug treatment has failed, exposure therapy holds promise as a viable form of treatment. Exposure therapy, along with response prevention therapy, has been found to significantly reduce symptoms. The research comes from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Exposure and response prevention therapy ...click here to read more

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) effective for depression not heart failure

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention is effective at treating depression but not successful at self-care heart failure, according to a new study. The findings were published in JAMA Internal Medicine. It is quite common for those who have heart disease to develop major depression. If depression and heart failure are not well cared for, they ...click here to read more