Cognitive and behavioural therapies

Psychotherapy

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Psychotherapy under the microscope: how exactly does it work?

by Ciarán O’Driscoll

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The philosophical roots of CBT help explain its limitations

by Bradley Murray

Ageing

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How to feel less lonely as you get older

Work and family life are no longer so busy and life can suddenly seem empty. Here are some good ways to stay connected

by Carrie Ditzel

Trauma and PTSD

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PTSD looks different in young children – but it’s still treatable

by Caitlin Hitchcock

Self-harm and suicide

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When all looks bleak, hopebuilding strategies offer a lifeline

by Kathryn Gordon

Learning and education

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How to make the most of university

Learning psychological flexibility is the key to coping with difficult times and to pursuing what really matters to you

by Nic Hooper

Cognitive and behavioural therapies

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Can a short behavioural boot camp really grind anxiety to dust?

by Elizabeth Svoboda

Difficult emotions

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A new approach to therapy promises to tackle neuroticism head-on

by Shannon Sauer-Zavala

Sleep problems

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How to sleep well again

Insomnia is awful, but highly treatable. Look beyond pills and potions, and use these effective methods to get your life back

by Chris James