Clin Psychol Rev January 2006 PMID 16199119

The empirical status of cognitive-behavioral therapy: a review of meta-analyses.

Andrew C Butler, Jason E Chapman, Evan M Forman, Aaron T Beck

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Discussions consistently reference the robustness of the meta-analyses, with examples like the effectiveness of CBT in treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and mention of studies with large sample sizes. The tone varies from supportive to critical, but overall, the exchanges reveal a respectful recognition of the article’s findings and implications for mental health treatments.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the meta-analyses support CBT’s effectiveness, matching the article’s conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show a moderate level of curiosity, referencing specific studies and mentioning various disorders treated with CBT.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants cite research, mention different mental health conditions, and critique or support the findings, indicating a decent depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations reflect an acknowledgment of CBT’s importance in mental health treatment, suggesting some influence on clinical practices and understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • This review analyzes 16 rigorous meta-analyses that examine how effective cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is across various psychiatric disorders, finding large effect sizes for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and childhood disorders.
  • The findings show that CBT generally outperforms or matches other treatments such as antidepressants or behavior therapy, especially for depression and OCD, though some conditions like bulimia and schizophrenia show very large effects, while others like marital distress and pain have moderate effects.
  • Despite some limitations in meta-analyses, the overall evidence supports CBT as an effective treatment for many mental health issues, aligning with other research methods that also confirm its efficacy.]

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Ramón Nogueras
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@MoChao33 @PsicolibriDR @vaiconDios @cop_psicologia @Oscar_VOLMAE @jmcuevasb @CSanzAndrea @lmerinogo @ApgbaezPsi @afariasdiaz @apetp_ @StopPseudo @cescept @escepticos @Manel_Sanyudo Uno que revisé el mes pasado, N=9995, y no es ni de lejos uno de los mayores que he visto, cateto de mierda XD Cuando se comenzó la vacunación los ensayos clínicos cubrían a más de cuatro millones de personas, tontolapolla XD https://t.co/KNXvB6uT2P

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@celebrabits @martinchito30 @lulens meta-análisis de estudios epidemiológicos han indicado que las terapias cognitivo-conductuales son efectivas como tratamiento de (entre otros) insomnio (DOI: 10.7326/M14-2841), control de ira (https://t.co/6cVaA1Ym38) y ansiedad (https://t.co/BdqqCxZJJN ).

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Javier palacios
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Algunas fuentes que pueden consultar: Fuente: Butler, A. C., Chapman, J. E., Forman, E. M., & Beck, A. T. (2006). The empirical status of cognitive-behavioral therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Clinical Psychology Review, 26(1), 17-31. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2005.07.003

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Ramón Nogueras
@RamonNogueras · X

@MoChao33 @PsicolibriDR @vaiconDios @cop_psicologia @Oscar_VOLMAE @jmcuevasb @CSanzAndrea @lmerinogo @ApgbaezPsi @afariasdiaz @apetp_ @StopPseudo @cescept @escepticos @Manel_Sanyudo Uno que revisé el mes pasado, N=9995, y no es ni de lejos uno de los mayores que he visto, cateto de mierda XD Cuando se comenzó la vacunación los ensayos clínicos cubrían a más de cuatro millones de personas, tontolapolla XD https://t.co/KNXvB6uT2P

Jul 29, 2021 · 4 likes · 42,077 followers View post →
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@Beraina · X

@celebrabits @martinchito30 @lulens meta-análisis de estudios epidemiológicos han indicado que las terapias cognitivo-conductuales son efectivas como tratamiento de (entre otros) insomnio (DOI: 10.7326/M14-2841), control de ira (https://t.co/6cVaA1Ym38) y ansiedad (https://t.co/BdqqCxZJJN ).

Mar 3, 2020 · 1 like · 432 followers View post →