Confused by similar therapy acronyms? Discover the key differences between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Remediation Therapy, and learn which approach might be right for your specific mental health needs.
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CBT addresses 'thinking errors' where the brain is working fine mechanically but drawing the wrong conclusions, whereas CRT is for when the basic cognitive machinery—like memory and attention—isn't running smoothly.
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