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Cognitive behavioural therapy

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Think Local Act Personal

A type of therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and act. It is often used to treat anxiety and depression and can help you think about how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes may be affecting your feelings and behaviour. You may see a therapist face-to-face or take a therapy course online.

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