A critical discussion of the outcome literature of cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety disorder

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2024-01
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Educational Society for Excellence
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SAD is a common mental condition with high prevalence rate and early onset resulting in the social avoidance and dysfunctioning. From the outcomes of several research studies it is highlighted that among of the numerous cognitive behavioural model, individual behavioural therapy plays most important role for social anxiety disorder. The research on CBT's effectiveness in treating SAD symptoms and a poor life quality is summarised in this article. In this review, the relative effectiveness of various CBT techniques is also discussed for both short-term and long-term follow-up periods. This review examines the strengths and limitations of the existing evidence base by critically examining empirical studies in this topic. It examines methodological concerns like as sample characteristics, outcome measurements, and treatment regimens, all of which might have an impact on the interpretation of results. Furthermore, the study identifies areas that require additional investigationand makes recommendations for future studies to improve SAD understanding and treatment. The aim of this review is to offer a thorough examination of the existing outcome literature on CBT for SAD. The study investigates the efficacy of CBT in lowering symptoms of social anxiety and enhancing functional results. It also investigates long-term therapy maintenance and discovers potential moderators and mediators of treatment outcomes.
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Social anxiety disorder, CBT, Individual behavioural therapy
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Riaz Tehreem, Akram Muhammad, Iftikhar Momina, Ozdemir Fethi Ahmet, Solosky Gawel, Ghauri Aymen Owais, Sfera Adonis, Parmar Pragnesh . A critical discussion of the outcome literature of cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety disorder. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2024 Jan; 11(1): 9-15
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