Taoistic cognitive psychotherapy for neurotic patients: a preliminary clinical trial

Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 1998 Dec:52 Suppl:S238-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1819.1998.tb03232.x.

Abstract

Taoistic cognitive psychotherapy is a cognitive therapy based on Taostic philosophy of life and health. The present preliminary study aims to test clinical significance of the Taoistic cognitive psychotherapy, indicates that type A behavior patterns distorted values and psychopathologies can be improved after a short period (4 weeks) of Taoistic cognitive psychotherapy. The theoretical basis of this psychotherapy is also briefly introduced.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Buddhism*
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurotic Disorders / diagnosis
  • Neurotic Disorders / psychology
  • Neurotic Disorders / therapy*
  • Patient Admission
  • Personality Inventory
  • Philosophy
  • Religion and Psychology*
  • Social Values
  • Treatment Outcome