Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Treatment Strategy for Chronic Dizziness

Dizziness is a commonly reported symptom that often becomes chronic. This article describes the basic concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and the clinical presentation of patients with dizziness from a CBT perspective, followed by a report on the practice of CBT for patients with chronic dizziness at our department. Finally, we discuss the usefulness and limitations of CBT as a treatment strategy for chronic dizziness and compare them with those of other treatment methods.