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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

How a particular form of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, became a common treatment for anxiety and depression

How a particular form of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, became a common treatment for anxiety and depression. CBT was first developed by Professor Aaron T Beck in the USA. It has been rolled out as an option for people with mental health problems in the UK. Professor David Clark has been speaking to Kirsty Reid about why, and how, it works.

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