Evaluating CBT's Impact Across Disorders

This chapter examines the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) across various mental health disorders, addressing the lack of unified meta-analyses in existing literature. It highlights a systematic review of 375 randomized trials, emphasizing the differences in treatment efficacy for conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety versus bipolar and psychotic disorders. The discussion also includes insights on therapy dropout rates, underscoring the need for understanding how different disorders influence treatment adherence.