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Children and teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who were receiving some benefit from treatment with medication had a significantly greater reduction in OCD symptoms with the addition of cognitive behavior therapy, according to a study in the September 21 issue of JAMA. "Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects up to 1 in 50 people, is evident across development, and is associated with substantial dysfunction and psychiatric comorbidity. Randomized controlled trial findings support...

A cognitive behavioral therapy program focusing on stress management appears to decrease the risk of recurrent heart attacks and other cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease, according to a report in the January 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.Psychosocial factors account for an estimated 30 percent of heart attack risk, according to background information in the article. "Psychosocial factors that may promote atherosclerosis and...

CBT Nuggets (http://www.cbtnuggets.com) has released a set of training videos covering desktop and web application development through the utilization of the Python programming language. Eugene, Oregon (PRWEB) January 20, 2011 CBT Nuggets (http://www.cbtnuggets.com) has released a video training targeted for those seeking to learn the Python programming language.     This video series includes desktop/web application development, utilization of Python for automation,...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Biblica and Zondervan announced today the online release of the highly anticipated update to the text of the New International Version of the Bible (NIV). The updated text is available for viewing at both www.BibleGateway.com and www.Biblica.com along with an overview of the translation methods and approach used by the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT). CBT is an independent body of global biblical scholars with sole responsibility for...

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) are showing greater improvement when receiving individual sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in addition to their monthly medication. "Approximately 4.4 percent of adults in the United States with ADHD, which is a disorder characterized by impairing levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Medications have been the primary treatment; however, many adults with ADHD cannot or will not...

Brief therapy at the GP's surgery can effectively treat anxiety and depression. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Medicine found that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) was effective for treating anxiety disorders, while CBT, problem solving therapy (PST) and counseling were all equally effective in treating depression and mixed anxiety and depression.John Cape worked with a team of researchers from University College London to pool the results of 34 studies involving 3962...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CBTReferee, a new app for the iPhone and Android, provides users with mobile tools to assist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a type of psychotherapy that involves journaling and reflecting to deter dysfunctional emotions and feelings. Simple and convenient, CBTReferee supplies a platform for users to jot down their thoughts and learn from them while on the go. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a psychotherapeutic approach that aims to solve...

MIAMI, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- CBT Planet just announced that it has added several new Microsoft boot camps to its schedule. These new courses cover SQL Server 2008 with several camps available addressing the different certification programs and disciplines. For example, the MCITP boot camp prepares exam candidates for earning their Microsoft Certified IT Professional certification with several different camps available for the different MCITP credentials offered by Microsoft. Currently,...

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The global board of Biblica today announced its intention to update the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, the first time it has been revised since 1984. The Committee on Bible Translation (CBT), the independent body of global biblical scholars solely responsible for the translation of the world's most popular Bible, is slated to finish its revision late next year, with publication in 2011. The announcement was made at Trinity...

A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with osteoarthritis and the attendant pain which causes insomnia.According to the study, sleep quality is a major concern for people with osteoarthritis, with 60 percent of people with the disease reporting pain during the night. Chronic pain initiates and exacerbates sleep disturbance; disturbed sleep in turn maintains and exacerbates chronic pain and related...