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Cognitive behavioral therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a kind of talking therapy. It helps you to recognize unhelpful thoughts and behavior and make changes to them in order to feel better. In CBT, a therapist will talk with you to help you understand why you think and act the way you do. They will help you catch yourself when you start to think in a negative or unhelpful way. They will also help you replace these thoughts so you can think more positively. Lastly, the therapist will also help you learn new skills and behaviors to help you manage difficult situations. With these skills, you can work on improving how you feel and how you interact with the world.