We identified 269 meta-analytic studies and reviewed of those a representative sample of 106 meta-analyses examining CBT for the following problems: substance use disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, depression and dysthymia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, eating disorders, insomnia, personality disorders, anger and aggression, criminal behaviors, general stress, distress due to general medical conditions, chronic pain and fatigue, distress related to pregnancy complications and female hormonal conditions.
This report summarizes evidence gained from systematic reviews focusing on the efficacy of CBT in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders; that is, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, specific phobia, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder (ASD), substance-induced anxiety disorder, anxiety disorder related to a general medical condition, and anxiety disorder not otherwise specified.5 The report contains reviews assessing the efficacy of CBT on individuals diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety disorder and individuals suffering from symptoms of anxiety or depression who may not have been diagnosed with these disorders.