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Mental health and sleep · United Kingdom · Sourced health feature

How psychological support works: the CBT example

NHS describes CBT as talking therapy addressing thoughts and behaviours.

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Cognitive behavioural therapy

NHS presents CBT as talking therapy addressing thoughts and behaviours. Needs are assessed first; typically 5–15 sessions and between-session practice are described. In-person, online or telephone formats may be available. This explains psychotherapy, which is distinct from Reiki.

Editorial perspective

The possibility of developing coping skills is encouraging. Understanding services by their proper names supports informed choice. This feature describes CBT; CBT and Reiki are different interventions.

EVIDENCE IN CONTEXT

Distinguishing use from evidence

These independent institutional summaries distinguish mental health, mind–body relationships and complementary practices. Psychological factors do not cause all illnesses. Findings about relaxation or psychotherapy cannot be transferred to Reiki or devices. Offering Reiki in a hospital does not establish therapeutic efficacy or imply endorsement of WorkNestAcademy. Reiki does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. NCCIH states that effectiveness for health purposes has not been clearly demonstrated.

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