Eli5: How does cognitive behavioral therapy works against depression

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Depression is caused by chemical disbalance in the brain, how come cognitive behavioral therapy can work for depression? How does this work? Does this mean our thoughts affect our chemicals in our brain?

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Thoughts affect feelings. Feelings effect mood. Mood effects thoughts and feelings. They are all inter- connected and interact and effect one another. Using CBT you can actively work on changing your thoughts/beliefs which can positively influence your feelings and moods.

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