Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps people identify negative or destructive thought patterns that affects their behavior and feelings. CBT is based upon the work of psychologists - Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis. They emphasized upon the importance of changing our attitude to work, by modifying behavior and promoting well-being. It is an amalgamation of Cognitive Therapy and Behavior Therapy. Cognitive Therapy is the way we respond to other people, it being influenced by how we interpret their behavior and actions. The idea behind Behavior Therapy is that consequences of a given behavior play a major role in the maintenance of the behavior. CBT helps in self-awareness of one’s thoughts and encourages working on oneself by looking at complex situations from an altered perspective, thereby responding better. CBT is also effective for those who do not necessarily have a mental health condition as it can be used to help manage stress, create a work-life balance and build self-esteem.

It can be helpful with various issues: