Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 14, 2026
04:19
A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
Published on: May 10, 2022
4.6K
Enhancing group cognitive-behavioral therapy for hoarding disorder with between-session Internet-based clinician
Volen Z Ivanov1,2, Jesper Enander1,2, David Mataix-Cols1,2
1Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|February 8, 2018
Summary
This study combined group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with internet-based support for hoarding disorder (HD). The novel approach significantly reduced hoarding symptoms and improved treatment engagement.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Hoarding disorder (HD) presents significant treatment challenges.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a primary treatment, but engagement can be limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel intervention combining group CBT with between-session Internet-based clinician support for HD.
- To enhance treatment efficacy and participant engagement in hoarding disorder therapy.
Main Methods:
- Twenty participants with HD received integrated treatment: group CBT plus an Internet-support system.
- The system facilitated therapist-participant communication between sessions.
Main Results:
- Significant reductions in hoarding symptoms (Saving Inventory-Revised) were observed posttreatment.
- A large effect size (Cohen's d = 1.57) indicated substantial treatment impact.
- Treatment gains were sustained at 3-month follow-up, with high attendance and no dropouts.
Conclusions:
- Integrating Internet-based clinician support with group CBT shows promise for improving hoarding disorder treatment.
- This blended approach may enhance treatment adherence and overall efficacy for HD.
- Between-session therapist support via the Internet was identified as a key strength.
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
01:23Cognition and Behavior
386
Social psychology examines the complex interplay between individual mental processes and social interactions. Historically, the field was divided into two domains: social behavior and social cognition. Researchers focusing on social behavior analyzed actions within social contexts, such as conformity, aggression, or cooperation. Meanwhile, social cognition researchers investigated how people perceive, interpret, and mentally represent their social environments. However, modern perspectives no...
386
01:25Beck's Cognitive Therapy
409
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...
409
01:38Cognitive Dissonance
37.5K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
37.5K
01:22Behavior Therapy
752
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...
752
01:15Causes of Social Behavior II: Cognitive Processes
215
Cognitive processes affect social behavior by guiding how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to social stimuli. These mental processes enable individuals to assess others' behaviors, attribute causes to their actions, and form expectations based on past experiences.Causes of Behavior and Social JudgmentsIndividuals determine the causes of others' behaviors by distinguishing between personal traits and external circumstances. For example, if a friend frequently arrives late, an...
215