In this essay, I’ll be discussing an intervention to help young people with mental illness, including low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the intervention that I will be focusing on. I will discuss both the definition of an intervention and cognitive behavioural treatment. I will briefly talk about cognitive behavioral therapy and the pros and cons of it. These findings will be supported by a variety sources. The term “intervention” is used to describe actions taken to alter or disrupt an ongoing process. (Reber et al, 2009, p. 397)

Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT) refers to a psycho-social intervention that works on changing our thinking patterns and behaviours. (O’ Brien (2011) Cognitive behavioural Therapy summarizes many ideas from Aaron T. Becks. “Macleod(2003) says that cognitive behavioral therapy is the latest therapy orientation. It has new elements, including strategies and interventions. (O’ Brien, 2011 p. 163) Cognitive therapy is based on the belief that our thinking process, feelings, behaviour, and thoughts are all interconnected. It’s based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings and behaviour can all be affected by them. Cognitive behavioural therapy aims to raise awareness about negative judgements and help people identify patterns that reinforce negative thinking. Cognitive behavioural treatment helps people find new ways to think and to act, which can help decrease their psychological distress. Cognitive reconstructing is another name for this approach.

The ultimate goal of this therapy is for the client to make improvements in their lives by working with the therapist. This therapy is straightforward and aims to resolve issues. It relies on a psychoeducational approach to understand and creates a common model. Its continual and increasing popularity and endorsement by a variety evidence-based guides are proof of its effectiveness as an understanding model. (Roth & Fonagy (2005) This theory allows youth to examine their situation, identify their problem, and then find the source. The young person will be able to take the necessary steps to resolve the problem. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a treatment that helps young people to solve their problems.

Cognitive behavioural treatment is a quick and effective way to address emotional problems. It usually takes between five and ten months. Each session lasts 50 minutes. The session is a partnership between the young person (the therapist) and the young person (the therapist). Together, they will try to find solutions to the problems and work with the therapist to solve them. Cognitive behavioural treatment introduces young people with a set of principles they can use whenever they want and that will last a lifetime. (Martin, B, 2016)

Evidence from randomised controlled tests (RCTs), uncontrolled studies, case series and cases supports cognitive behavioural therapy’s efficacy. Cognitive behavioural therapies have been extensively researched since 1977 when the first study published. Rush et.al, 1977. Since 1977, more than 500 clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness cognitive behaviour therapy when used to treat a wide range mental disorders and psychological conditions. Beck (2011) (P.4) listed many disorders that were successfully treated with cognitive behaviour therapy. These examples were provided to show how this treatment is so beneficial.

Cognitive Therapy, Emotional Disorders and Cognitive Therapy by Beck (1979) quoted Allport (1968), who described cognitive behavioural treatment as “a significant innovation”. Allport later called it an “attitudinal” approach to therapy. He identified similarities between the theories of Rogers, Horney and Horney. He added that Albert Ellis’s works should be considered for inclusion in the “attitudinal” therapy category. Butler and Beck (1999) reviewed 14 meta-analyses in an effort to show cognitive behavioural therapy’s strengths. They discovered that nearly 80% had benefited.

This shows that awareness of cognitive explanations can actually improve the quality and happiness of young people.

Hoffman & Smits (2017) also agree with Beck and Butler on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural treatment. Their book states that cognitive behavioral therapy is problem-focused and can help with a variety mental health and adaption issues. Therapy therapists are able to use a variety of strategies depending on each patient’s treatment goals and clinical presentation. However, cognitive behavioural therapies are not without its critics. Driessien & Hollon (2011) claim that motivational interviewing can improve cognitive behavioural therapy by identifying strategies to help clients feel motivated to take on the work. LeBeau, et al (2013) find that cognitive behavioral therapy is not without its flaws. (Naar & Safren, 2017). Hollon & Driessien do not oppose cognitive behavioural therapy. They just think that motivational interviewing could make it more powerful.

Cognitive behavioural therapy aims to allow the client to make improvements in their lives by working with the therapist. This essay examines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a treatment for young people suffering from mental disorders such low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Their research has proven that cognitive behaviour therapy has positive results. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a treatment that can have both positive and negative effects. This has been confirmed by research. It has been proven to be a highly effective intervention that is suitable for young people.