On the last page, we learned about evidence-based treatments. Now, let’s take a look at one of these proven treatments for depression, called CBT.
The avatar will help guide you through the website.
The avatar will help guide you through the website.
Click the wheel icons to view the treatment steps. The current step will be at the top of the wheel.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or “C-B-T”) for Depression is an evidence-based “talk” therapy, or counseling treatment, proven effective in hundreds of research studies. The treatment teaches skills for changing thoughts and behaviors that affect how we feel.
Watch this video to learn more about CBT treatment. And, check out the wheel at the bottom of this page to learn about the specific parts of treatment!
About 75% of people who receive CBT for Depression treatment improve.
CBT for Depression is effective for younger and older Veterans.
CBT for Depression is recommended by experts at the highest level, based on decades of research.
CBT for Depression is about as effective as medications – and has more lasting effects.
On average, CBT treatment reduces symptoms of depression by about half…
and, many people have even greater improvement, as well as better quality of life.
CBT for Depression includes proven steps for changing thoughts and behaviors that affect how we feel.
Click on an item on the wheel to learn about the different steps of CBT for Depression!
Behaviors have a blue background.
Thoughts have a green background.
Click the arrows below to learn about the different steps of CBT for Depression
