About Psychotherapy
Not all psychotherapy or counseling has been scientifically proven to be effective. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy have been shown to be effective in treating some mental disorders.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a series of interactive sessions to help improve mood and alleviate emotional distress through a positive change in thinking. It is based on the scientific fact that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events. By changing the way we think, we can feel and act better even if the situation does not change. Learning new, more rational ways of reacting to situations leads to long term positive results.

In times past Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions have been conducted by therapists. In-person therapy is expensive and not available in many locations. Recent studies have shown that on-line cognitive behavioural therapy is medically effective. Several free sites are now offered. Not only are the sites free, they are available any time any where.

Free On-Line Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Sites
Offering Interactive Sessions
• www.livinglifetothefull.com
• www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
• www.ecouch.anu.edu.au
• www.depressioncenter.net
• www.paniccentre.net


Free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbooks
Go to www.carmha.ca/publications and click on Self Care.

Workbooks include;
Positive Coping with Health Conditions
Self-management of mood problems in individuals suffering from chronic diseases
(including COPD, CHF, diabetes, and renal dysfunction).

Antidepressant Skills
An overview of depression, explains how it can be effectively managed according to the best available research, and gives a step-by-step guide to changing patterns that trigger depression. Uses Cognitive Behavioural methods to make important changes in thinking and actions that help one to emerge from depression and make it less likely to recur.

Coping with Suicidal Thoughts
Coping with Suicidal Thoughts is intended for individuals who are currently experiencing suicidal ideation and/or have had a plan or made an attempt to hurt themselves.

Dealing With Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens
Teaches teens 3 antidepressant skills you can use to help overcome or prevent it.

Hope and Healing: A Practical Guide for Survivors of Suicide
Practical matters that survivors need to deal with after a suicide.