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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Tree Number(s)
F04.754.137.350
Unique ID
D015928
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015928
Scope Note
A directive form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the root of the aberrant behavior.
Entry Term(s)
Behavior Therapy, Cognitive
Cognition Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Psychotherapy
Cognitive Therapy
Psychotherapy, Cognitive
Therapy, Cognition
Therapy, Cognitive
Therapy, Cognitive Behavior
Previous Indexing
Behavior Therapy (1967-1989)
Cognition (1967-1989)
Public MeSH Note
2019; see Cognitive Therapy 1990-2018
History Note
2019(1990); was Cognitive Therapy 1990-2018
Date Established
1990/01/01
Date of Entry
1989/05/15
Revision Date
2021/03/05
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Preferred
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