Mindfulness vs. cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety/phobia Original paper
In this meta-analysis of 3 randomized controlled trials in a total of 255 men and women with social anxiety or social phobia, mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy had similar effects on anxiety symptoms.
This Study Summary was published on April 16, 2025.
The study
The participants (average ages of 22–41) took part in either mindfulness-based intervention sessions (8–12 weeks) or cognitive behavioral therapy sessions (8, 12, or 14 weeks) for 2 hours per week.
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The results
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This Study Summary was published on April 16, 2025.
References
- ^Kindred R, Bates GW, McBride NLLong-term outcomes of cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety disorder: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.J Anxiety Disord.(2022 Dec)