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cognitive behavior therapy

cognitive behavior therapy Cognitive behavior therapy is a form of psychotherapy used for a range of mental disorders.

Cognitive behavior therapy is a form of psychotherapy used for a range of mental disorders. It works by helping a person notice harmful or unhelpful thoughts and actions and replace them with more useful, constructive patterns.

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