I have been a cognitive behavioral therapist for 14 years and have found this approach to be a powerful tool to address anxiety and depression. However, there are many myths or misconceptions about ...

Targeting positive emotions directly via "Positive Affect Treatment" is more effective for depression than fixing sadness.

So concludes a series of recent studies that explored the effect of positive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment compared to traditional CBT with outpatients with major depressive disorder.

Most people know depression as a disorder of sadness. But for millions of patients, the most debilitating feature is ...

Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy technique that encourages beneficial behaviors by giving rewards or positive reinforcement. CM incentivizes certain behaviors and discourages ...

During cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for alcohol use disorder (AUD), a person may discuss factors that contribute to their condition and learn alternative coping mechanisms. AUD is a form of ...

Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them. Reviewed by Nicole Amoyal Pensak, PhD When your child misbehaves, rewards might be the last ...