Cognitive behavioral therapy is clinically effective
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 77/100
Extensive clinical evidence from meta-analyses supports the conclusion that cognitive behavioral therapy is clinically effective in reducing depressive symptoms.
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Mitigating COVID-19-Related Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Efficacy with Subgroup Analysis
2024 · cited by 1
This meta-analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials demonstrates that cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduces depression scores.
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Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients with Depression (Preprint)
2025 · cited by 0
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials confirms that computerized cognitive behavioral therapy yields significant improvements in depressive symptoms compared to controls.