“Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy
that can help you manage your problems
by changing the way you think and behave”.1
Umbrella
What may the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral/Behaviour/Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Definition
What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
DotS the definition of CBT may vary. The (United Kingdom) NHS’s definition is:
It’s most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems”.2
The (United States) National Alliance on Mental Illness’ (NAMI) definition is:
On page one in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms the (British) Women’s Health Concern’s (WHC) definition is:
Treatment
What may CBT be used to treat?
In Psychotherapy: Popular Types of Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the NAMI:

In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Overview – Uses for CBT the NHS elaborate on:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Eating Disorders – such as anorexia and bulimia…
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)…
- Panic Disorder…
- Phobias…
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)…
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Sleep Problems – such as insomnia…
- Problems related to alcohol misuse…
CBT is also sometimes used to treat people with long-term health conditions, such as:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic pain
Although CBT cannot cure the physical symptoms of these conditions, it can help people cope better with their symptoms”.6
How
How does CBT work?
In Psychotherapy: Popular Types of Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the NAMI:
In Overview – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): How CBT Works the NHS elaborate on:
You’re shown how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel”.8
Different Differences
How is CBT different from some other talking treatments?
The NHS explain:
It looks for practical ways to improve your state of mind on a daily basis”.9
NICE Guideline, 07 November 2024
What do the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommend about CBT in their Menopause: Identification and Management?
On page 12 in Menopause: Identification and Management – Recommendations: 1.4 Discussing Management Options With People Aged 40 or Over [NICE Guideline Published: 12 November 2015 Last Updated: 07 November 2024] the NICE recommend:

Hot Flushes
Is CBT effective in managing hot flushes?
In Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Sleep Disturbance – Therapies and Supplements: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) the JH note:
On page five in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopause Symptoms: CBT for Hot Flushes the WHC elaborate on:

In Harness the Power of Your Mind To Beat Hot Flushes: It’s the Symptom That Plagues So Many Menopausal Women — and Now Here’s A Drug-Free Way That’s Proven To Tackle It the authors elaborate on:
Health Care Provider
What if I think I could benefit from CBT?
If you would think you could benefit from CBT, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
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