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MeSH Heading: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Tree Number(s): F04.754.137.350
Unique ID: D015928
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015928
Scope Note: A directive form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the root of the aberrant behavior.
Entry Term(s): Behavior Therapy, Cognitive; Cognition Therapy; Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Cognitive Psychotherapy; Cognitive Therapy; Psychotherapy, Cognitive; Therapy, Cognition; Therapy, Cognitive; Therapy, Cognitive Behavior
Previous Indexing: Behavior Therapy (1967-1989); Cognition (1967-1989)
Public MeSH Note: 2019; see Cognitive Therapy 1990-2018
History Note: 2019(1990); was Cognitive Therapy 1990-2018
Date Established: 1990/01/01
Date of Entry: 1989/05/15
Revision Date: 2021/03/05

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Behavioral Disciplines and Activities [F04]
- Psychotherapy [F04.754]
  - Behavior Therapy [F04.754.137]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Preferred

Concept UI: M0024374
Scope Note: A directive form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the root of the aberrant behavior.
Terms: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Preferred Term
Term UI T798817
Date10/16/2011
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2013); Cognition Therapy
Term UI T047266
Date04/14/1989
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID IOM (1990); Therapy, Cognitive Behavior
Term UI T047260
Date04/14/1989
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1990); Therapy, Cognition
Term UI T047267
Date04/14/1989
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID IOM (1990); Behavior Therapy, Cognitive
Term UI T047261
Date04/14/1989
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1990); Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Term UI T047259
Date04/14/1989
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1990); Cognitive Psychotherapy
Term UI T047262
Date04/14/1989
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1990); Psychotherapy, Cognitive
Term UI T047263
Date04/14/1989
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID IOM (1990); Therapy, Cognitive
Term UI T047264
Date04/14/1989
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1990); Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Term UI T001095471
Date01/22/2021
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2022); Cognitive Therapy
Term UI T047265
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID IOM (1990)

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