Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a mixture of the cognitive and behavioral models for explaining psychological issues. This school of thought's basic theory is that cognition, or the thought process, is credited for a person's mental problems; that...
Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most common types of psychotherapy used in treating anxiety disorders, according the Mayo Clinic. Children, teens and adults who suffer from anxiety disorders have trouble concentrating, difficulty...
We identify positive and negative things by our thoughts and behavior. When thoughts are negative, our behaviors can be negative as well. Therefore, the link between thought and behavior has been found to be very beneficial in helping others to...
Before you can begin to design a treatment program for your child with autism, you first have to have him assessed to determine his level of functionality. All children with autism are not alike and some are higher functioning than others....
Cognitive behavior therapy seeks in part to treat recurring patterns of thought that may be damaging some aspect of your life. For instance, you may suffer from depression because you don't believe that you can do anything right. Cognitive...
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that is common as men age, but it is not inevitable. ED is characterized by a man's inability to maintain an erection during intercourse. According to The National Institutes of Health (NIH) erectile...
Diet and exercise are the cornerstones of weight loss. Staying active and sticking to a healthy eating plan, however, can be a major challenge -- one that may require additional professional support. If you're struggling with losing weight, the...
When you begin using behavior therapy for Attention Deficit Disorder, your therapist will ask what you want to accomplish. While many therapies begin this way, it is especially important when dealing with ADD because it gives you a goal on which...
People dealing with chronic pain from arthritis, sometimes seek psychotherapy to learn how to live with the pain. Often, these patients receive cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. CBT is a type of "talk therapy," developed by Aaron T....
According to many modern psychiatrists, a person can change their mental attitude by merely popping a pill. There are prescription medications for anxiety, depression, anger, fear and even shyness. Proponents of cognitive, or behavioral therapy,...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a form of psychotherapy, was developed by psychologist Marsh M. Linehan for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. One Linehan innovation lies in the combination of traditional Western cognitive...
Cognitive behavioral therapy is based largely upon the tenet that our thoughts influence our actions and that past experiences shape our thoughts. Helping people understand how their thoughts affect their behaviors can help them understand the...
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 15 to 30 million American men, and often has a physical cause. But many men with erection problems are suffering from psychological factors. Stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, low self-esteem and fear of sexual...
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is used for individuals struggling with emotion instability. DBT was originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder, but can also be effective in treating people struggling with...
People with mental health conditions seek psychotherapy, which is also known as "talk therapy," to assist them in understanding and dealing with their condition. Aaron T. Beck, M.D., developed cognitive behavioral therapy in the 1970s because he...
Breaking a smoking habit is a challenge that requires commitment to change and an understanding of the psychological reasons that motivate the smoking habit. People smoke cigarettes for a variety of reasons, explains John Melton, a certified...
A hyperactive child has difficulty sitting still and staying quiet and calm. She feels squirmy and restless most, if not all, of the time. Whether your child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or is simply...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects how a person pays attention, engages with others and expresses his energy levels. At times, ADHD is the participating cause of a leaning disorder. Learning disorders afflict 5 percent of...
An estimated 2.5 million people between the ages of 4 and 17 years of age take prescription medication for symptoms related to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly referred to as ADHD, "Yoga Journal" magazine reports on its...
Treating anxiety disorder takes strategies that usually combine therapy, self-treatment and medication. Strategies are geared toward specific conditions that include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobias, specific phobias,...
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that appears during pregnancy, infancy or very early childhood. It has permanent effects on the child’s brain, affecting muscle coordination and motor skills. Children with cerebral palsy acquire...
As soon as you notice developmental delays or abnormalities in your child, request a developmental screening from your doctor to determine whether autism may be present. If so, ask for a referred to an autism specialist for a comprehensive...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or "ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for the child's age and...
Although various psychological theories offer different explanations for depression, most acknowledge the role of cognition, or thoughts, in depressive symptoms. In 1967, Aaron Beck's cognitive model of depression emerged as the first of these...
Many toddlers are impulsive, moody, inattentive and hyperactive by nature, but when these behaviors interfere with daily life, parents may wonder whether their child suffers from ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder. The American...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a disorder diagnosed in childhood; these children demonstrate difficulties sustaining attention and controlling hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. Treatments for ADHD include medication and...
A severe anxiety attack is different from the anxiety people experience every day. Symptoms of an anxiety attack is hyperventilation, overwhelming panic, feeling of detachment, nausea, stomach cramps, feeling of losing control, heart palpitations,...
ADHD is the acronym commonly used for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The most current statistical information from a 2003 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that an estimated 2.5 million children--not...
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a psychological disorder that can affect both children and adults. Symptoms of ADHD are broken up into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. According to the National...
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