Brief-cognitive behavior therapy (B-CBT)
psychiatric, depressive symptoms
We developed an 8-session brief CBT or B-CBT to be an effective treatment addressing psychiatric symptoms and psychoeducation. Patients with HIV/AIDS usually perceive stigma, decreased quality of life and emotional disturbance, leading to low motivation and a lack of interest in treatment. Our B-CBT aimed at effectively dealing with depressive symptoms, enhancing motivation, and reducing stigma through psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, skill training, stress management, and relapse prevention [