Meta-analysis of cognitive-behavioral treatments for generalized anxiety disorder: a comparison with pharmacotherapy.

@article{Mitte2005MetaanalysisOC,
  title={Meta-analysis of cognitive-behavioral treatments for generalized anxiety disorder: a comparison with pharmacotherapy.},
  author={Kristin Mitte},
  journal={Psychological bulletin},
  year={2005},
  volume={131 5},
  pages={
          785-95
        }
}
  • Kristin Mitte
  • Published 31 August 2005
  • Psychology
  • Psychological bulletin
The efficacy of (cognitive) behavioral therapy ([C]BT) for generalized anxiety disorder was investigated and compared with the efficacy of pharmacological therapy using meta-analytic techniques. A total of 65 (C)BT studies and pharmacological studies were included. (C)BT was more effective than control conditions. The results of the comparison between (C)BT and pharmacotherapy varied according to the meta-analytic methods used. Conclusions about differences in efficacy between therapy… 
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