AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be successfully used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), with or without the inclusion of anxiolytics. The treatment of GAD using cognitive-behavioral techniques involves cognitive restructuring, relaxation, worry exposure, behavior modification, and problem solving.

Detailed explanation-2: -Psychotherapy. Also known as talk therapy or psychological counseling, psychotherapy involves working with a therapist to reduce your anxiety symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective form of psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cognitive-behavioral therapy for GAD may include any or all of the following techniques: psychoeducation, symptom management techniques, relaxation, cognitive restructuring, worry exposure, behavior modification, skill building, and self-monitoring.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a wide variety of mental health disorders, 1 including anxiety disorders. CBT has also been associated with improvements in quality of life in anxiety patients.

Detailed explanation-5: -CBT is one of the most effective treatments for GAD. There are several ways you may be offered self-help and CBT: you work through a CBT workbook or computer course in your own time. you work through a CBT workbook or computer course with the support of a therapist who you see every 1 or 2 weeks.