Cognitive-behavioural therapy can be a useful adjunctive treatment for managing psychological symptoms and psychiatric disorders in patients with chronic physical illnesses.
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May support CBT adjunctively for psychological symptoms in chronic illness; leaves open dedicated cardiovascular trials.
Summary Chronic physical illness is a significant risk factor for psychological symptoms, psychiatric disorder and suicide. Properly targeted cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) can improve outcomes for people with chronic physical illnesses. This article looks at practical aspects of the use of CBT as part of the overall medical and psychiatric management of chronic physical illness.
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