What Problems Can CBT Help With?
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) issue and update guidelines which advocate the use of CBT for many common mental health problems. Some of the issues CBT can help with are:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post Natal Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Attacks
- Specific phobias
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Eating Disorders
- Bi-polar Disorder (manic depression)
- Personality disorders
- Schizophrenia
In addition CBT can be helpful for overcoming many different emotional problems such as jealousy, anger, shame or guilt and in tackling behavioural problems such as impulsivity or avoidance.