Research Highlight: CBT-I Confirmed as First-Line Insomnia Treatment in 2026 Evidence Review
Research Highlight: CBT-I Confirmed as First-Line Insomnia Treatment in 2026 Evidence Review

July 20, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck comments on a 2026 evidence review confirming CBT-I as the preferred first-line insomnia treatment.

How Aaron T. Beck, MD, Caused a Global Revolution in Mental Health Care

July 16, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Learn how Aaron T. Beck developed cognitive therapy with this personal story from Beck Institute President Dr. Judith Beck.

What Aaron T. Beck Taught Me, Long Before We Met

July 13, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Beck Institute’s Executive Director reflects on Aaron T. Beck’s mentorship, humanity, and lasting impact on his life and career.

Personal Reflections on Dr. Aaron Beck’s Life and Legacy

July 8, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Senior Beck Institute psychologist Dr. Norman Cotterell reflects on training with Dr. Aaron T. Beck and the enduring impact of his cognitive therapy model.

Research Highlight: Culturally Adapted CBT Shows Superior Outcomes for Depression and Anxiety, Umbrella Review Finds

July 6, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck comments on a new umbrella review that found that culturally adapted CBT produces better outcomes for depression and anxiety than standard CBT.

Research Highlight: Positive Affect Treatment Outperforms Standard Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, and Anhedonia

June 15, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck comments on a recent clinical trial that found that Positive Affect Treatment produced better outcomes for depression, anxiety, and anhedonia than standard therapy.

Research Highlight: Village Doctor-Led Group CBT Significantly Reduces Anxiety and Depression in COPD Patients

May 13, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck comments on a 2025 randomized trial that found that village doctor-led group CBT significantly reduced anxiety and depression in COPD patients.

A CBT Approach to Self-Care for Clinicians: Mental Health Month 2026

May 1, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Download Beck Institute’s free CBT self-care resource for clinicians. Evidence-based strategies for burnout, compassion fatigue, and clinician wellbeing.

Research Highlight: Effectiveness of CBT-I for Insomnia in Chronic Disease Populations

April 22, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck comments on recent research that demonstrates that CBT-I improves sleep and remission rates in chronic disease populations.

Research Highlight: Can Brief CBT Reduce Suicidal Ideation in Youth?

March 30, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck comments on new research that shows targeting perceived burdensomeness may lower suicide risk in youth clients.

Research Highlight: Telephone-Based Behavioral Activation and Mindfulness Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults

March 5, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck comments on new research showing that telephone-delivered CBT interventions reduce loneliness and improve well-being in older adults.

Countertransference in CBT: How Therapists Can Manage Unhelpful Reactions to Clients

February 24, 2026/Sarah Fleming

As a CBT therapist, what is the most important question to ask yourself to assess whether you’re having a negative reaction to a client?

Introducing Beck Institute’s Youth-Focused CBT Certification Program

February 17, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Evidence-based CBT certification from Beck Institute designed to help clinicians deliver effective care to children and adolescents.

Research Highlight: How Trauma-Focused CBT Improves Outcomes for Parents

February 12, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck comments on new research that highlights the impact of trauma-focused CBT for parents and its benefits on parenting and parent mental health outcomes.

Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Impact 

January 5, 2026/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck reflects on Beck Institute’s successes in 2025 and looks forward to an even more productive and impactful 2026.

A Return to In-Person Learning: Our CBT for Complex Cases Workshop

October 15, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Drs. Judith Beck, Allen Miller, and Sofia Chernoff led CBT for Complex Cases, giving participants an inside look at how to provide effective treatment for clients with challenging problems from their own clinical and supervisory work.

How CBT Therapists Help Clients with Real Life Problems—Even Terrible Ones

October 7, 2025/Sarah Fleming

A common myth is that the entire premise of CBT is that clients’ distress is related to their distorted cognitions. So how does CBT help individuals whose cognitions are accurate, reflecting real-life problems?

CBT for Complex Cases: A Personal Invitation from Dr. Judith Beck

August 13, 2025/

We’re excited to share that this September, Beck Institute will be hosting CBT for Complex Cases, our first in-person live […]

Turkish Psychologist Özlem Öztürk Interviews Dr. Judith Beck and Dr. Sofia Chernoff

July 9, 2025/Sarah Fleming

Dr. Judith Beck and Dr. Sofia Chernoff recently spoke with Turkish Psychologist Özlem Öztürk about the benefits of CBT Certification and what makes a truly great CBT therapist.

Changes to Beck Institute’s CBT Certification Pipeline: Making the Pursuit of Excellence Accessible to All

June 25, 2025/Sarah Fleming

We are excited to announce important changes to our CBT certification program. Now, clinicians from a wider range of backgrounds are eligible to begin the process of learning CBT.