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Psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder.

T D Borkovec1, A M Ruscio

  • 1Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA. tdb@psu.edu

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|June 21, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) effectively treats generalized anxiety disorders, showing significant improvements in anxiety and depression compared to other treatments. CBT offers sustained benefits and is associated with low dropout rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a prevalent mental health condition.
  • Effective therapeutic interventions for GAD are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized psychotherapeutic approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the core therapeutic techniques of CBT for GAD.
  • To review the methodological quality and findings of controlled clinical trials on CBT for GAD.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of CBT in treating GAD.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 controlled clinical trials.
  • Assessment of methodological rigor and outcome data from selected studies.

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  • Comparison of CBT outcomes against no treatment, non-specific controls, and other therapeutic modalities.

    • Main Results:

    • CBT demonstrated superiority over no treatment and non-specific controls in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms.
    • Clinical improvements were observed both immediately post-therapy and during follow-up periods.
    • CBT yielded the largest effect sizes and was associated with low patient dropout rates.

    Conclusions:

    • CBT is a highly effective treatment for generalized anxiety disorders.
    • The therapeutic gains from CBT are well-maintained over the long term.
    • Methodologically rigorous studies consistently support the efficacy of CBT for GAD.