Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapy that is frequently used in the treatment and prevention of psychopathologies. CBT tries to explain human behavior and psychopathology within the framework of cognitive and behavioral theory. A structured form of therapy that emphasizes that our thoughts determine what we feel and how we act, CBT includes approaches to cognitive, and behavioral methods and problem-solving skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Basic Principles and Application Areas is a book for mental health professionals to help them evaluate common personality disorders, panic disorders, and neuropsychiatric diseases in the context of CBT. It presents up-to-date knowledge of CBT and teaches professionals the skills needed to use this therapy effectively.