COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY: A WAY TOWARDS SOUND SLEEP

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psycho-social intervention that aims to improve mental health. Insomnia is a frequent sleep problem that interferes with daily activities. It may play a role in the development of co-morbid conditions such as arterial hypertension. Many types of research, however, imply that CBT is a superior therapy with a better long-term effect. In this descriptive analysis, we retrospect the literature concerning CBT and insomnia. To retrospect the literature focusing on CBT and Sleep Quality. We searched the databases like Google scholar, pub med and Cochrane, and Embase, web of science with keywords (Cognitive behavioral therapy, Sleep quality, insomnia, physical therapy, and physiotherapist). We reviewed 104 articles out of which 25 studies were enrolled. We reviewed abstracts of 102 articles from which we shortlisted 85 articles. 85 articles were analyzed and reviewed in detail out of which 30 are cited in the present review. We found sufficient literature supporting the use of CBT to modify sleep quality or to deal with insomnia. However, there is ambiguity about the execution of this therapy among the clinicians. The literature focusing on the exact execution of CBT is needed which will make the clinicians incorporate this treatment in their day-to-day practice and benefit the patients.

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Long Term Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Patients with Health Anxiety

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1887 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. S111-S112

Author(s):

K.E. Veddegjaerde

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Health Anxiety ◽

Term Effect ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Long Term Effect

IntroductionCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be an effective treatment of excessive health anxiety (HA), but the long-term effect over 18months has not been examined.ObjectivesSeveral studies have shown effect of CBT for HA-patients. However, these effects have been short or immediate after therapy. To our knowledge no studies have examined long-term effect of CBT for HA over 18 months.AimsTo investigate the long-term effect of CBT on HA, focusing on level of HA, quality of life, subjective health complaints and general anxiety. Follow-up time was at least 10 years. Our hypothesis was that the effect was sustained.MethodsPatients with HA received 16 sessions of CBT over a period of 12–18 months, and were followed up over at least 10 years. All patients fulfilled criteria for F45.2, hypochondriacal disorder according to ICD-10.The patients answered several questionnaires, exploring areas such as HA, Quality of life, somatization, and mental health problems. Questionnaires were answered before CBT, after CBT and at follow up. Mixed model analysis was performed in SPSS 23.0 for all questionnaires.ResultsAll scores were found to be significant in the Pre-CBT–Post-CBT and Pre-CBT–FU (0.034– < 0.001), and none were found to be significant in the Post-CBT–FU.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that for the majority of patients with HA, CBT has a significant and lasting long-term effect. This effect lasts up to ten years post therapy.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

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The long term effect of group cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on problems of after reinstatement

The Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association ◽

10.4992/pacjpa.84.0_pd-108 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 84 (0) ◽

pp. PD-108-PD-108

Author(s):

Kazuhiro Kiyonuma ◽

Asuka Watanabe ◽

Maki Nakaza ◽

Ayako Ishihara ◽

Kazuyoshi Yamamoto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Term Effect ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Long Term Effect

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Descriptive review of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy on anxiety-related problems in children under the circumstances of COVID-19

BioPsychoSocial Medicine ◽

10.1186/s13030-021-00233-y ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kentaro Shirotsuki ◽

Nagisa Sugaya ◽

Mutsuhiro Nakao

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Current State ◽

Long Term Effect ◽

Children’S Anxiety Symptoms

Abstract Background COVID-19 continues to have a global impact and has yet to converge. Behavioral restrictions in daily life are widespread, forcing changes to the behavioral patterns of people. Significant changes have also occurred in children’s lives, raising concerns about mental health. The same is true for anxiety symptoms. Research In this paper, we described the COVID-19 pandemic effects on mental health, summarized Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) as an applicability of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for COVID-19, and summarized ICBT’s current state as a response for anxiety. An overview of previous intervention studies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on ICBT, showed that many studies were highly effective against anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, regarding the follow-up of ICBT’s intervention effect, long-term effect maintenance was also clarified. It was likewise pointed out that ICBT may be used in the future since it is beneficial for children’s anxiety symptoms in telemedicine. Conclusions Based on these results from previous studies, we discuss ICBT’s applicability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, future measures and prospects for children’s mental health during the pandemic are discussed in this study.

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