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Self-help CBT techniques
You may have heard of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), wondered how it works, what it's good for and whether it could help you.
In this section you can find out about CBT, watch our short video guides and try online self-help techniques. These can help you deal with worries and unhelpful thoughts, work through problems in new ways, build resilience and boost your mental wellbeing.
This is not a full CBT course but rather some practical self-help tips and strategies based on CBT techniques.
What is CBT?
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a type of talking therapy that aims to change the way we think (cognition) and act (behaviour) in order to help cope with and manage problems we may face in our lives.
It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings and behaviour are closely linked and influence each other.
If we have unhelpful thoughts and feelings, this can lead to unhelpful behaviour, which can turn into a vicious cycle of further negative thoughts and so on.
CBT aims to help us learn to recognise these unhelpful patterns and break down and approach problems in a different way to improve how we feel.
Does CBT work?
When practiced with a therapist, CBT has been shown to be clinically effective in improving anxiety, low mood, stress and sleep problems, as well as many other mental and some physical health conditions.
In this section, you will find CBT-inspired self-help strategies, techniques and guidance you can try.
For more information or if you feel you need further support, including how to refer yourself for CBT with a therapist, visit talking therapies and counselling on the NHS website.
Talking therapies and counselling
Benefits of talking therapies:
Talking therapies can help all sorts of people in lots of different situations. You may also hear them referred to as counselling, talking treatments or psychological therapies.
Talking therapy is for anyone who's going through a bad time or has emotional problems they need help with.
For many adults it may be the same or more effective than medicine.
Can you get talking therapies on the NHS?
You can get talking therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the NHS.
Overview - Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave.
It's most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems.
You can refer yourself directly to an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) without a referral from a GP.
Or you can get a referral from a GP if you prefer.
You may have to wait a few weeks for it to start and may not have much choice in who you see.
For further information click on the link below:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/benefits-of-talking-therapies/
Please refer to the PDFs tab for further information:
Explains what anger is, and how to deal with it in a constructive and healthy way.
Explains anxiety and panic attacks, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains what bipolar disorder is, what kinds of treatment are available, and how you can help yourself cope. Also provides guidance on what friends and family can do to help.
Explains what body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is, possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and advice for friends and family.
Explains borderline personality disorder (BPD), also known as emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD). Includes what it feels like, causes, treatment, support and self-care, as well as tips for friends and family.
Explains depression, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains dissociative disorders, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains eating problems, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains what it is like to hear voices, where to go for help if you need it, and what others can do to support someone who is struggling with hearing voices.
Explains hoarding, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains hypomania and mania, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains loneliness, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.
Explains what mental health problems are, what may cause them, and the many different kinds of help, treatment and support that are available. Also provides guidance on where to find more information, and tips for friends and family.
Explains obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains what panic attacks are, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains paranoia, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains personality disorders, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support.
Explains phobias, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains postnatal depression and other perinatal mental health issues, including possible causes, sources of treatment and support. Also gives advice for friends and family.
Explains what post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD are and provides information on how you can access treatment and support. Includes self-care tips and guidance for friends and family.
Explains what PMDD is and explores issues around getting a diagnosis. Also provides information on self-care and treatment options, and how friends and family can help.
Explains what psychosis is, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Learn how recreational drugs and alcohol can affect your mental health, including if you take psychiatric medication. Find support options for drug and alcohol addiction, and ways to help someone else with their drug and alcohol use.
Explains what schizoaffective disorder is, including its symptoms and causes. Gives advice on how you can help yourself and what types of treatment and support are available, as well as guidance for friends and family.
Explains schizophrenia, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains seasonal affective disorder, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains how to increase your self-esteem, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.
Explains self-harm, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Explains insomnia and other sleep problems, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.
Explains what stress is, what might cause it and how it can affect you. Includes information about ways you can help yourself and how to get support.
Explains what suicidal feelings are, including possible causes and how you can learn to cope.
Explains what tardive dyskinesia is, what causes it and what you can do to manage it.
Explains what trauma is and how it affects your mental health, including how you can help yourself, what treatments are available and how to overcome barriers to getting the right support. Also includes tips for people who want to support someone who has gone through trauma.
- Anxiety & Panic Attacks
- BDD
- Anger
- Bipolar Disorder
- BPD Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Dissociation Disorder
- Eating Problems
- Hearing Voices
- Hoarding
- loneliness
- Hypomania & Mania
- Mental Health Problems
- OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Paranoia
- Panic Attacks
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Post Natal Depression
- Psychosis
- PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self-esteem
- Sleep Problems
- Self Harm
- Stress
- Suicidal Feelings
- Trauma
- Understanding lifestyle and mental health