Cognitive distortions are primarily treated through psychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT helps individuals identify distorted thought patterns, evaluate the evidence for and against them, and replace them with more balanced, realistic ways of thinking. Related approaches, such as mindfulness-based therapies and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), also help people recognize unhelpful thoughts without automatically accepting them as true.
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