Tag Archive for: cognitive behavioral therapy

Depression: The Next Step

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In today’s message, I’m going to wrap up this week on depression. After Thursday’s message, I thought that the first question would be “What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? I’m going to give you the definition according to the National Alliance for Mental Illness:

“Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on examining the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By exploring patterns of thinking that lead to self-destructive actions and the beliefs that direct these thoughts, people with mental illness can modify their patterns of thinking . . .

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Depression: Never Too Late

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Not all depression can be handled the same way the person in Tuesday’s message did. Sometimes depression is a lot more severe. For some, it may require long-term medication; Paula expects to take an antidepressant for the rest of her life. But there are still ways to work with the medication to make it more effective.

Here is the second person’s story:

“I’m 70 and for the first time in 54 years I have just completed a year that has been really depression-free. I’ve suffered from depression since I . . .

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