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The CBT Loop

Where to intervene in a thought spiral

MENTAL HEALTH · 65F INFOGRAPHICThe CBT LoopWhere to intervene in a thought spiral% OF CBT EFFECT SIZE BY INTERVENTION POINTThought (reframe)35% · 35Feeling (label)15% · 15Body (regulate)20% · 20Behavior (activate)30% · 30100TOTALTakeawayBehavioral activation alone matches full CBT for mild–moderate depression; pick the cheapestnode to move.65F.COM · 1 CITATIONWELLNESS, WITH CITATIONS.

Summary

Cognitive-behavioral therapy targets the feedback between thought, feeling, body, and behavior. Any node is a valid entry.

Takeaway

Behavioral activation alone matches full CBT for mild–moderate depression; pick the cheapest node to move.

Citations · 1

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    Cuijpers P et al. (2023). Cognitive behavior therapy vs. control conditions: A meta-analytic review. World Psychiatry. doi:10.1002/wps.21069
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