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The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Isla Church 1,*
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Universidad de Belgrano
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JPHE  2023 6(1):181; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 1 January 2023 / Accepted: 2 February 2023 / Published Online: 1 May 2023
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Abstract

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) has emerged as a convenient and accessible intervention for depression and anxiety, offering evidence-based treatment delivered through online platforms. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of iCBT in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and improving overall mental health outcomes. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of iCBT compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, face-to-face therapy) in targeting depressive and anxiety symptoms, functional impairment, and quality of life. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as program duration, therapist guidance, interactivity of the platform, and participant characteristics (e.g., age, severity of symptoms), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of iCBT for depression and anxiety.

Keywords: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; iCBT; depression; anxiety; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
Copyright: © 2023 by Church. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Church, I. The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2023, 6, 181. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Church I. The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2023, 6(1):181. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Church, Isla 2023. "The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 6, no.1:181. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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