SynthesisCommunity mental health journal2024
User Experiences of CBT for Anxiety and Depression: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- The efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics on anxiety, depression, and sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Non-pharmacological therapies for treating non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2024Pooled it
- "I'm not alone": perinatal women's experiences in an online self-directed program for perinatal anxiety.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Trial
- Exploring client and clinician experiences of cognitive behavioural therapy for depersonalisation-derealisation disorder (CBT-f-DDD).BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Companion animals and mental health: a narrative synthesis of how pets deliver therapeutic mechanisms outside formal provision.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Review
- Psychological interventions for post-stroke anxiety and depression: Current approaches and future perspectives.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Review
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Abstract
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression. It is important to determine the positive and negative aspects of CBT from the perspective of service users. However, there has been a lack of qualitative exploration into service user experiences of the therapy. This review aimed to address this gap by examining participants' experiences of CBT for anxiety and depression. Databases were searched and data were synthesised thematically. CBT was well-received by participants, though barriers to engagement were identified. CBT was often perceived as too difficult or demanding, as well as interventions being short and therefore superficial. Clinician qualities of being trustworthy, non-judgemental, and understanding appear to be significant contributors to client engagement and recovery. Findings support the delivery of in-depth clinician led CBT for anxiety and depression, as well as highlighting the need to review CBT delivery to better support service users.
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