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Meet Beck Institute Faculty Member Dr. Jesús Salas

Beck Institute recently spoke with faculty member Dr. Jesus Salas to learn more about what drew him to CBT, and what he’s working on now!

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 […]

Should I Do This or Should I Do That?: CBT for Indecision

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.

CBT Meta-Analysis Review is Most Downloaded Article in CPR

It looks as if the research efficacy of Cognitive Therapy is becoming more well-known. Clinical Psychology Review is a peer-reviewed […]

Forbes Magazine: Patient Fix Thyself… Cognitive Behavior Therapy… may be better than Prozac

  “Dump the Couch! And ditch the Zoloft. A new therapy revolution is here,” says the cover of the April, 2007 […]

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Abstract The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been the subject of much study over […]

Telephone-CBT is Effective for Adolescents with OCD

OBJECTIVE: Many adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) do not have access to evidence-based treatment. A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial was […]

CBT is Effective for Pathological Gambling

OBJECTIVE: Clinicians lack adequate data on the effectiveness of treatment for pathological gambling in low- and middle-income countries. METHODS: We […]

CBT is Effective for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

There are few effective treatments for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and a pressing need to develop such treatments. We examined […]

CBT for Treatment of Intolerance of Uncertainty

Intolerance of uncertainty usually involves negative emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions to uncertain situations, and it has often been associated […]

CBT Demonstrates Long-Term Effectiveness for Adults with Anxiety

According to a new study published in Behaviour Research and Therapy, research has demonstrated that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has […]

Videoconference and Cell Phone-Based CBT Improves OCD Symptoms

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, videoconference- and cell phone-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) […]

CBT Reduces Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Postpartum Women

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can help reduce obsessive-compulsive […]

Suppressing Thoughts and Obsessions

Dr. Aaron Beck explains the research on suppressing thoughts and obsessions. He explains how taking a negative stance towards thoughts […]

MRSI Correlates of CBT in Pediatric OCD

A recent study published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacological & Biological Psychiatry found that Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is effective in […]

Family Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is Effective for Youth With OCD

A recent open trial conducted by researchers at the University of South Florida tested the effect of family-based cognitive-behavioral therapy […]

CBT and CBT Plus Medication for the Treatment of OCD in Children

A recent study published in Child and Adolescent Mental Health found both Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and CBT in combination […]

The Efficacy and Effectiveness of CBT for Youth: A Summary of the Literature

By Saige Portera, BA, Hannah Toyama, BA, Jeremy Joves, BA, Anika Mehta, BA, Courtney Giannini, BA, Samantha Honnert, MA, and […]

Research Results: New Review Shows CBT is Effective for Children & Adolescents with OCD

A new review shows that Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is effective for pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). CBT can reduce distress and interfering symptoms among […]