CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA TERAPIA COGNITIVO-COMPORTAMENTAL NO TRATAMENTO DO TRANSTORNO OBSESSIVO-COMPULSIVO E TRANSTORNO DE ANSIEDADE GENERALIZADA: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA

Abstract

This study explores the contributions of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), addressing how this methodology helps to reduce symptoms and promote improvements in the quality of life of patients. This review analyzes the use of specific CBT techniques, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (EPR) and cognitive restructuring, which have been shown to be effective in reducing obsessive-compulsive and anxious behaviors. The work also highlights the role of CBT in modifying dysfunctional beliefs and coping with fears, providing practical and lasting interventions for both mental disorders. The research concludes that adherence to treatment, associated with the complementarity and application of these techniques contributes significantly to therapeutic success and points to the need for further investigation into the factors that impact the effectiveness of CBT in different clinical contexts.