Development of a cognitive bias modification intervention for anxiety disorders in primary care

CONCLUSION: The online CBM intervention demonstrated good acceptability and, when delivered at a stable primary care clinic, preliminary effectiveness in primary care. A larger RCT is warranted to test effectiveness.PRACTITIONER POINTS: A personalized, transdiagnostic Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) intervention for anxiety in primary care is acceptable to primary care patients with social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and/or panic disorder /agoraphobia. With training and supervision from licensed mental health clinicians, bachelor's-level coaches can assist primary care patients to self-administer CBM. Offering a low-intensity, self-directed anxiety intervention in primary care can greatly expand the reach of anxiety treatment, with minimal need for additional resources. Interpretation bias may be an important clinical target for primary care patients with anxiety.PMID:33629751 | DOI:10.1111/bjc.12281

Source: The British Journal of Clinical Psychology - February 25, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Risa B Weisberg Meghan A Gonsalves Ramya Ramadurai Howard Braham Cara Fuchs Courtney Beard Source Type: research