Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and assertive community treatment (ACT) are two evidence-based approaches to the treatment of schizophrenia; nevertheless, the two approaches are rarely combined. In the present case study, we discuss the treatment of a man diagnosed with schizophrenia with severe social anxiety. CBT approaches were used and treatment was conducted within the context of ACT se...

Obesity is a chronic condition associated with risk factors for many medical complications and comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancer, osteoarthritis, hypertension, dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, type-2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and different psychosocial issues and psychopathological disorders. Obesity is a highly complex, multifactorial dise...

s | 29 Abstract Background: Preliminary results have supported the use of D-cycloserine (DCS), a partial agonist at theN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor in the amygdala,to augment exposure therapy in adult anxiety disorders; however, no data have been provided a quantitative review of DCS-augmented cognitive behavioral therapy literature. Objectives: To investigate the effect of DCS enhances the ov...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral weight loss treatment (BWLT) for overweight patients with binge eating disorder (BED). METHOD Eighty obese patients meeting criteria of BED according to DSM-IV-TR were randomly assigned to either CBT or BWLT consisting of 16 weekly treatments and 6 monthly follow-up sessions. Bi...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa, but there is less empirical data on its usefulness with anorexia nervosa or binge-eating disorder. The use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is recommended as the first line of treatment for bulimia nervosa and strongly recommended in combination when medications alone have not been effective. Combin...

Research provides strong support for the efficacy and effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of childhood internalizing disorders. Given evidence for limited dissemination and implementation of CBT outside of academic settings, efforts are underway to improve its transportability so that more children with mental health needs may benefit from treatment. Creative m...

Pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic neuropsychiatric condition associated with broad impairments in functioning. This paper outlines current etiological theories of OCD, providing a review of neuroanatomical, neurochemical, neuroimmunological, and cognitive-behavioral explanations. Subsequently, first-line treatment modalities are discussed (serotonin reuptake inhibitors ...

s | 29 Abstract Background: Preliminary results have supported the use of D-cycloserine (DCS), a partial agonist at theN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor in the amygdala,to augment exposure therapy in adult anxiety disorders; however, no data have been provided a quantitative review of DCS-augmented cognitive behavioral therapy literature. Objectives: To investigate the effect of DCS enhances the ov...

Objective: Diabetes is chronic and debilitating disease that affects all aspects of a person's life. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of compassion focused (CFT)-acceptance commitment (ACT) combined therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), on interpersonal forgiveness in women with type II diabetes. Materials and Methods: This was of quasi- experimental study ...