Cognitive Behavioral Therapy pt. 1

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy pt. 1

From Why We Do What We Do by Abraham

April 22, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 468

About this episode

This episode explores the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its research backing.

The most well-recognized psychotherapy in the world is also the most widely researched. You've likely heard that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the evidence-based intervention for... pretty much every mental health condition. But, do you know how it works? We will spend the next couple of episodes dissecting the components of CBT and reviewing some of the research. If you like this episode, the next one is going to be even better! Recommendations Abraham: The Pitt (season 2; https://www.hbomax.com/shows/pitt-2024/e6e7bad9-d48d-4434-b334-7c651ffc4bdf) Shane: Chew (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/chew) Holidays (4/22/2026): Administrative Professionals Day April Showers Day Chemists Celebrate the Earth Day Earth Day Global Selfie Earth Day International Mother Earth Day National Jelly Bean Day National Library Outreach Day Bedbug Awareness Week Cleaning for a Reason Week Every Healthy Kid Week National Coin Week National Infertility Awareness Week National Lingerie Week National Pet ID Week Links and References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610…

People in this episode

Host: Abraham

Topics covered

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • psychotherapy
  • mental health
  • evidence-based intervention
  • research

Keywords

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • CBT
  • mental health
  • psychotherapy
  • evidence-based

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mayo Clinic, American Psychological Association

Books & works: The Pitt, Chew, Journal of consulting and clinical psychology

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