Transdiagnostic Therapy

Peter J. Norton, Pasquale Roberge

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Abstract

Transdiagnostic cognitive–behavioral (CBT) therapy is a modified form of CBT designed to be applicable with patients across the range of anxiety and related emotional disorders. Based on emerging genetic, neurologic, developmental, cognitive, and behavioral science, transdiagnostic CBT may alleviate barriers to dissemination and accessibility by providing a single treatment approach across diagnoses. Data from clinical trials and metaanalyses suggest treatment efficacy that is comparable with traditional CBT approaches, with possibly superior efficacy among patients with multiple comorbid anxiety and emotional diagnoses. Limitations in the evidence base and remaining areas for future research are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)675-687
Number of pages13
JournalPsychiatric Clinics of North America
Volume40
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2017

Keywords

  • Anxiety
  • Cognitive–behavioral therapy
  • Comorbidity
  • Depression
  • Transdiagnostic

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