The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders

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Vikram KumarIan H Rutkofsky

Abstract

This review article is an overview of the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. ICBT's effectiveness has been investigated in treating and managing conditions like depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and phobias. ICBT's role in the treatment of medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus with comorbid psychiatric illnesses was also explored. Furthermore, this study elaborates on its cost-effectiveness and its impact in rural areas. We conducted a thorough literature search using PubMed and Google Scholar with no restrictions on the date. ICBT's role in treating and controlling psychiatric illnesses has been established in the literature. From the data compiled, we conclude that ICBT is useful in treating mental health and medical illnesses with psychiatric comorbidities. It has also been found to be cost-effective for patients and society. ICBT is a potential tool emerging with modern day technological advancements and is useful in rural and urban settings, across various languages and cultures, and o...Continue Reading

Citations

Jul 21, 2020·Translational Behavioral Medicine·Deborah J BowenAnna D H Ratzliff
May 28, 2020·Journal of Medical Internet Research·William Th ChoiMaritta Välimäki
Apr 26, 2020·Administration and Policy in Mental Health·Jacob T KannarkatStephen A McLeod-Bryant
Aug 28, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Carl B RothChristian G Huber

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Methods Mentioned

BETA
NMR
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive

Software Mentioned

Google Scholar
Ouch
PubMed
ICBT
MoodHacker
MoodGYM
Habit Changer

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