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Quiz: CBT for Depression

Test your knowledge of evidence-based CBT interventions for depression and explore expert-led training.

Dr. Judith Beck Honored by the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists

Dr. Judith Beck received the PSCP award for her 30+ years leading Beck Institute and training over 60,000 CBT professionals worldwide. Read the full recognition.

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

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

Teen Screen Time and Mental Health: A Values-Based Perspective

Screen time prevents teens from engaging in meaningful activities that are in line with their values and aspirations. CBT can help.

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

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

Introducing Beck Institute’s Youth-Focused CBT Certification Program

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

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.

Live CBT Workshop in New Delhi: Beck Institute Brings CBT in Practice to India

Dr. Allen Miller will be traveling to New Delhi, India, to deliver a special live, in-person workshop, CBT in Practice, March 7–10, 2026. Learn more!

Bridging Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Play Therapy

Explore how Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy bridges CBT and play therapy to help children build coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience through play.

Why Cognitive Behavior Therapy Clinicians Should Not Use Treatment Manuals

Clients with the same diagnosis often require vastly different treatment approaches, demonstrating how using treatment manuals for every client simply won’t work.

Meet Beck Institute Faculty Member Dr. Michael Tompkins

Learn about Dr. Michael Tompkins’s expertise in CBT and the benefits of training in CBT for insomnia and anxiety issues.

CBT Case Study: Helping a Client Who Felt “Stuck”

A CBT case study showing how behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and values-based goals helped a client overcome depression and procrastination.

Beck Institute and Holy Family University Announce Training Partnership

                                                                                     PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  OCTOBER 10, 2023 BALA CYNWYD, PA – Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy […]

Why Clients Struggle with Indecision—and How CBT Helps

Indecision can be defined as the inability or hesitancy to make a decision quickly, or experiencing difficulty making decisions. Indecision can become problematic when it causes an individual emotional distress or leads to negative consequences.

Upcoming Live CBT Trainings at Beck Institute

Beck Institute hosts on-demand and live virtual trainings in CBT and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) throughout the year. Our expert […]

Value-Focused Treatment in CBT for Depression

By Dr. Robert Hindman, PhD Learn to help clients diagnosed with mild to severe depression in our CBT for Depression […]

Generalized Anxiety Disorder — CBT Benefits Older Adults in Primary Care

The results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA indicate that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can be effective for […]

Role of therapist competence in CBT for Depression

The role of therapist competence in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) outcomes was the subject of a naturalistic process-outcome study conducted […]

Mood Disorders: Effects of Intensive CBT

A recent study in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice found that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions used in an intensive […]

American Heart Association Advisory Regarding Depression, Coronary Heart Disease, and CBT

Circulation: The American Heart Association issued an advisory regarding the need for screening, referral, and treatment of depression in people […]