Cognitive Restructuring (also known as Cognitive Restructurings, Restructuring, Cognitive): A technique drawn from COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY that helps an individual to identify, challenge and alter stress-inducing thought patterns and beliefs.

NIH MeSH · D000088686Psychiatry and Psychology

Cognitive Restructuring

Also known asCognitive Restructurings · Restructuring, Cognitive · Restructurings, Cognitive · Cognitive Reframing · Cognitive Reframings · Reframing, Cognitive · Reframings, Cognitive

Definition

A technique drawn from COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY that helps an individual to identify, challenge and alter stress-inducing thought patterns and beliefs.

MeSH classification

  • F04.754.137.350.375

Need clinical context, treatments, or patient-language explanation?

Ask GoDavaii AI about Cognitive Restructuring

Related concepts

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Contextually focused form of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy that uses MINDFULNESS and behavioral activation to increase patients' psycho…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A directive form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an indiv…

Common questions about Cognitive Restructuring

What does Cognitive Restructuring mean in medicine?
A technique drawn from COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY that helps an individual to identify, challenge and alter stress-inducing thought patterns and beliefs. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Cognitive Restructuring known by any other names?
Yes. Cognitive Restructuring is also referred to as Cognitive Restructurings, Restructuring, Cognitive, Restructurings, Cognitive, Cognitive Reframing in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Cognitive Restructuring sit in the medical classification?
Cognitive Restructuring falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F04.754.137.350.375). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Cognitive Restructuring?
For a plain-language explanation of Cognitive Restructuring - including symptoms, treatments and what it means for an Indian patient - ask GoDavaii's Health AI. It works in 22+ Indian languages, is free and needs no signup. Tap "Ask GoDavaii AI about Cognitive Restructuring" above.

Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000088686) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗