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Abstract
Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-focused approach that helps children understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The aim is to identify the dysfunctional and distorted cognitions associated with their psychological problems and to create more functional and balanced cognitive patterns that create less emotional distress and more helpful behaviours. CBT has strong evidence as an effective intervention for children and adolescents with emotional problems. The benefits for children with physical health and chronic conditions appear promising, although further research is required to substantiate these gains.
- adolescent health
- child psychiatry
- psychology
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Contributors I confirm that I conceived, researched and wrote this paper.
Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Competing interests PS is the author of two of the guides mentioned in the paper, Think Good Feel Good and Thinking Good Feeling Better.
Provenance and peer review Commissioned; externally peer reviewed.