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ArticleInternet interventions2025

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depressive symptoms in Brazilian emerging adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Juliana Maltoni, Carmem Beatriz Neufeld, Victoria Aminoff, Gerhard Andersson

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Juliana MaltoniFaculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto, Department of Psychology, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-900, Brazil.
Carmem Beatriz NeufeldFaculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto, Department of Psychology, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-900, Brazil.
Victoria AminoffDepartment of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden.
Gerhard AnderssonDepartment of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden.

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Abstract

Background: Anxiety and depressive disorders are highly prevalent in Brazil, with higher vulnerability among young adults. Despite the high prevalence, Brazil faces significant challenges in its mental health care system, with only a minority receiving treatment. Tailored internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) offers a promising strategy to address this treatment versus demand gap. This study examines the efficacy of individually tailored ICBT intervention with on-demand support for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in young adults. Methods: This two-arm randomized controlled trial involved Brazilian young adults (aged 18-24 years) who were randomly assigned to either a treatment group ( Results: Multiple regression analysis indicated that the treatment group, in comparison to the control group, showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia, as well as improvements in quality of life, with moderate to large effects sizes. Conclusion: ICBT is a viable intervention for young Brazilians experiencing common mental health symptoms. Further research is needed to explore implementation and impact on other populations.

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AnxietyDepressionInternet-based cognitive-behavioral therapyRandomized controlled trialYoung adults

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PMID40687201
PMCPMC12274321

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