Cognitive-behavioral therapy is recommended for patients:
• Who think and behave in ways that trigger and perpetuate mental illness.
• Who suffer from depression and/or anxiety disorders as the only treatment or, depending on the severity, in addition to treatment with antidepressantmedication.
• Who refuse or are unable to take antidepressant medication.
• Of all ages who have mental illness that causes suffering, disability, or interpersonal problems.