CBT plays a vital role in mental health care within primary care settings. •CBT encompasses a group of approaches that focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.  •These approaches include cognitive therapy, which focuses on identifying and modifying distorted thought patterns;  •Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which addresses destructive thoughts and behaviors •Mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques;  •Multimodal therapy, which addresses psychological issues by considering various interconnected factors like behavior, affect, and cognition •Motivational interviewing can also be used as a supplement to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder • It is accessible, effective, and evidence-based. • Helps manage a broad range of common health issues •Promotes behaviour change- e.g. for substance abuse, weight loss and smoking cessation •Incorporates other models of CBT such as MI•  CBT is adaptable to short consultations in PC •  Enables early, low-intensity mental health intervention. •  Promotes self-regulation and empowers patients.PART 1: LECTURE Section A: Introduction to CBT in Primary Care •  CBT is structured, evidence-based, and effective in brief primary care consultations. •  Ideal for conditions like anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and stress. Section B: Foundations of CBT •  CBT Triangle: Thoughts ↔ Emotions ↔ Behaviors •  Directive and goal-oriented compared to humanistic or psychodynamic models. Section C: CBT in Practice •  Techniques: cognitive restructuring, journaling, behavior activation.1.  Identify negative thoughts 2.  Challenge them 3.  Replace negativity with helpful thoughts 4.  Modify behaviors by integrating CBT with the motivational interviewing framwork 5.  Maintain the gains through practice and improves adherence.•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in primary care are short-term, structured approaches •Initially was used to help patients manage mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and insomnia. •More and more being used to bring about behaviour change. •It is particularly well-suited for the primary care setting due to its evidence base and potential for improvement in patient outcomes.