Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 19, 2026
06:04
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
Published on: January 17, 2025
1.6K
Long-term effects of internet-supported cognitive behaviour therapy
Gerhard Andersson1,2, Alexander Rozental3,4, Roz Shafran4
1a Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning , Linköping University , Linköping , Sweden.
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics
|November 3, 2017
Summary
Therapist-guided internet-supported cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) shows enduring effects for various mental health conditions. Long-term follow-up data confirms significant symptom improvement, suggesting lasting benefits of this treatment approach.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Internet-supported and therapist-guided cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) is recognized for short-term efficacy.
- Long-term outcomes of ICBT, particularly beyond two years, require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and meta-analyze the long-term effects of therapist-guided ICBT.
- To assess the enduring impact of ICBT across various psychological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature search conducted in PubMed and other databases.
- Meta-analysis of 14 studies with 902 participants and an average 3-year follow-up.
- Inclusion of studies on panic disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and more.
Main Results:
- A significant pre-to-follow-up effect size (Hedge's g = 1.52) was observed, though with heterogeneity.
- Average symptom improvement across studies was 50%.
- Short treatment durations (8-15 weeks) were typical.
Conclusions:
- Therapist-supported ICBT likely yields enduring positive effects.
- Further research on long-term outcomes for more conditions and new technologies is recommended.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Cognitive Therapy
1.3K
Cognitive therapy, pioneered by Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, is a structured approach to addressing psychological distress by focusing on the influence of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. All cognitive therapies involve the basic assumption that human beings have control over their feelings, and that how individuals feel about something depends on how they think about it. Unlike psychoanalytic methods that delve into unconscious processes or humanistic approaches emphasizing...
1.3K
01:24Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
483
Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are grounded in the belief that our thoughts profoundly influence our emotions and actions. Advocates of CBT emphasize three core assumptions: first, that cognitions are identifiable and measurable; second, that they are central to psychological functioning; and third, that irrational or maladaptive beliefs can be replaced with rational and adaptive ones. This transformative approach to therapy has paved the way for specific models such as Albert...
483
01:22Behavior Therapy
795
Behavior therapy incorporates diverse techniques rooted in classical conditioning principles to address maladaptive behaviors and anxiety disorders. These methods aim to reduce avoidance behaviors, foster adaptive coping mechanisms, and alter associations between stimuli and responses, making them effective in a wide range of therapeutic contexts.
Exposure therapy is a cornerstone of behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders. It involves systematic exposure to feared stimuli, either in real...
Exposure therapy is a cornerstone of behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders. It involves systematic exposure to feared stimuli, either in real...
795
01:25Beck's Cognitive Therapy
435
Cognitive therapy is a psychological approach designed to address distortions in thinking, which can lead to negative emotions and unrealistic beliefs. These cognitive distortions often influence how individuals interpret and respond to situations, exacerbating emotional distress. Below are some prevalent cognitive distortions, their characteristics, and examples of how they manifest in thought processes.
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...
435
01:26Modeling in Therapy
550
Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
550
01:25Interpersonal Psychotherapy
435
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a structured, time-limited therapeutic approach initially developed to treat depression. It integrates key concepts from psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, making it a uniquely eclectic framework. The therapy is rooted in the interpersonal theories of Adolph Meyer and Harry Stack Sullivan, as well as John Bowlby's attachment theory, and focuses on the interplay between interpersonal relationships and emotional well-being.
435