What is Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)?
CATEGORY:
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is an integrative therapy based on ideas from both cognitive and analytic therapies. CAT focuses on understanding the patterns of behavior to learn alternative coping strategies. The therapy is always time-bound, usually to about 16 sessions.
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How do members experience Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 36 | 18 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 24 | 16 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 14 | 9 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 13 | 14 | |
| Support mental / emotional health | 12 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Feelings of hopelessness | 1 | |
| Heightened awareness | 1 | |
| Sleepiness | 1 | |
| Suicidal thoughts or urges | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 25 |
Member evaluations
c
carlo
evaluated on Feb 23, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for eating disorder: Slight
- Side effects: None
one_step_closer
evaluated on Dec 17, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Support mental / emotional health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Mentalcharisma
evaluated on May 14, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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