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# Spotlight: Understanding the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Study on Offenders (Saxena, et al, 2024)
- URL: https://psychedelicmentalhealth.net/effectiveness-of-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-a-study-on-offenders-saxena-et-al-2024/
- Published: 2025-10-07T14:12:27.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-07T14:12:27.000Z
- Description: "Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is well known for its effectiveness in addressing psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder, often used alongside medication."
- Author: Michael DeMarco, PhD
- Tags: cognitive behavioral therapy, effectiveness of cognititve behavioral therapy, cbt effective, offenders, medication-assisted psychotherapy

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(2024):"CBT has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in decreasing reoffending rates in both youths and adults, aiding criminals in acquiring abilities to successfully re-enter society. Although it has replaced traditional rehabilitative services such as education and occupational therapy, its success highlights its importance in offender rehabilitation programmes. Nevertheless, inmates are frequently required to participate, causing doubts about their willingness to engage voluntarily."