PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Paul Stallard
TI  - Evidence-based practice in cognitive–behavioural therapy
AID  - 10.1136/archdischild-2020-321249
DP  - 2021 Jul 15
TA  - Archives of Disease in Childhood
PG  - archdischild-2020-321249
4099  - http://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2021/07/14/archdischild-2020-321249.short
4100  - http://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2021/07/14/archdischild-2020-321249.full
AB  - 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.Data sharing not applicable as no datasets generated and/or analysed for this study. N/A.