Evaluating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Across Disorders

This chapter provides a thorough analysis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its applications for various mental disorders, highlighting the need for a comprehensive review of its effectiveness. It discusses the methodology used in a meta-analysis of 375 studies, focusing on various disorders such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis, and examines the significance of control conditions in therapy research. The chapter also addresses the varying impact of CBT across disorders and the challenges associated with dropout rates in treatment studies.