Exploring the temporal associations between avoidance behavior and cognitions during the course of cognitive behavioral therapy for clients with symptoms of social anxiety disorder.

Linn Vathne LervikAsle HoffartMarit KnapstadOtto R F Smith

Published in: Psychotherapy research : journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research (2021)

Targeting avoidance behavior for primary care clients with symptoms of SAD may be more vital for the optimal effect of CBT than targeting cognitions. Methodological considerations and limitations of the study are discussed.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03238872.

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