Effectiveness rates of CBT for depression

[Into The Light]

how often does cbt work for depression and how often does it not?

 

[David Baxter PhD]

To one degree or another, I think it always works. It also always takes time and practice.

 

[Into The Light]

does it work for grief?

 

[David Baxter PhD]

To a degree, in some cases. But grief is not primarily about distorted or unrealistic cognitions, which is where CBT is effective. It is more about acceptance and, often, spirituality and legacy.