Behavioral psychotherapy in the general practice setting

A solution for a common problem: General practitioners regularly see patien ts with psychiatric problems. Cognitive and behavioral therapy offer reason able complements or alternatives to drug therapy Physicians should be aware of the possibilities and inform their patients, Various indications: The principle indications are anxiety and depressive s tales, but indications can be widened to other areas such as psychological approach to health and behavioral medicine. A recognized therapy: Cognitive and behavior psychotherapy offers a good co st/benefit ratio More widespread use has been achieved by reinforcing unive rsity training.