TRANSDIAGNOSTIC VERSUS DIAGNOSIS-SPECIFIC CBT FOR ANXIETY DISORDERS: A PRELIMINARY RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED NONINFERIORITY TRIAL

Abstract

This study provides evidence supporting the efficacy of transdiagnostic CBT by comparison to current gold-standard diagnosis-specific CBT for social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. Transdiagnostic group CBT has the benefit of potentially easing dissemination and increasing access to evidence-based treatments for anxiety without sacrificing efficacy.