Journaling plus cognitive behavioral therapy for better results
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial explores whether adding journaling to your regular cognitive behavioral therapy sessions helps you feel better more quickly. You keep seeing your therapist as usual, just add a few minutes of writing each day.
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Who can take part
- You are currently seeing a therapist for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as an outpatient (not staying overnight in a hospital).
- You are willing to try journaling (writing about your feelings or experiences) alongside your regular therapy sessions.
- There are no other restrictions – this trial is open to most people already in CBT.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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