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Papers

(The median citation count of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
A pilot study of telehealth-delivered treatment for emotional disorders in a frontier community	71
The psychometric properties of the Mini Social Phobia Inventory in a treatment seeking sample of children and their caregivers	53
Is meta-worry relevant to interpersonal problems? Testing the metacognitive model of generalized anxiety disorder in an analogue- and a clinical sample of GAD	38
Impact of three variants of prolonged exposure therapy on comorbid diagnoses in patients with childhood abuse-related PTSD	38
A randomized controlled feasibility trial of a single-session metacognitive training intervention for reducing eating disorder risk factors	36
Evaluating the reliability and validity of the Questionnaire on Well-Being: a validation study for a clinically informed measurement of subjective well-being	24
Is schema therapy effective for adults with eating disorders? A systematic review into the evidence	22
Psychometric evaluation of the appearance anxiety inventory in adolescents with body dysmorphic disorder	21
CBTI web implementation outcomes: one-year follow up	20
Does it feel certain enough? Intolerance of uncertainty predicts checking behavior through ‘not just right’ experiences	20
Testing a brief, self-guided values affirmation for behavioral activation intervention during COVID-19	19
The impact of perfectionism on treatment outcomes of mental health disorders: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials	17
The effectiveness of supplemental and replacement blended cognitive behavioral therapy for internalizing disorders: a meta-analysis	17
The paradox of choice: user preferences and completion rates in single-session vs. multi-session digital mental health interventions	17
Understanding the unwanted: a mixed-methods study on negative effects in an internet-based intervention for depression	16
Comparing evidence-based telemental health treatments for caregivers of children with Prader Willi and Williams syndromes: feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes	16
Transitioning into trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder from other treatments: a qualitative investigation	15
Examining the relationship between cognitive factors and insight in panic disorder before and during treatment	13
The role of distress tolerance in treatment of posttraumatic stress and substance use disorders: a systematic review	13
Is there a dissociative subtype of exposure to PMIEs among army veterans?	12
Correction	12
An online self-guided cognitive intervention for unwanted intrusive thoughts about harming infants in new parents: initial randomised controlled trial with mediation analysis	11
Psychometric evaluation of the Swedish Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI)	11
A systematic review and meta-analysis of self-guided online acceptance and commitment therapy as a transdiagnostic self-help intervention	10
Perceived interpersonal competence as a predictor of clinical outcomes in a randomized controlled trial for social anxiety and employment	10

Posttraumatic stress among trauma-exposed Hispanic/Latinx adults: relations to mental health	10
Examining interrelations among trajectories of mindful awareness, acceptance, and values-consistent actions in acceptance-based behavioral therapy for generalized anxiety disorder	10
Beating OCD and Learning Digitally (BOLD): an open trial of a therapist-supported, self-guided exposure and response prevention app for adults with OCD	10
Emotion regulation as a mediator of dialectical behaviour therapy for autistic adults with suicidal ideation	9
Can depression and anxiety apps improve quality of life, wellbeing, and disability outcomes? Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	9
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for adolescents with anxiety disorders delivered with different types of therapist support: a randomized feasibility trial	9
Perseverative effort and grit but not gratitude are protective against the onset of anxiety for cognitively at-risk individuals	9
Supervised online training of clinicians in the assessment and treatment of young people with body dysmorphic disorder: a feasibility study	8
Characterizing gender differences in appearance-related safety behaviors and their relationship with clinical symptoms	8
Evaluating the interactive impact of acculturative stress and anxiety sensitivity on behavioral health outcomes among Latinx during a period of high COVID-19 impact	8
Do treatment responders maintain their gains following a randomized clinical trial comparing an acceptance-based behavior therapy to applied relaxation for generalized anxiety disorder?	8
Negative emotional reactivity to minority stress: measure development and testing	7
Perceived causal networks created using structured interviews: feasibility and reliability	7
Group cohesion and alliance predict cognitive-behavioral group treatment outcomes for youth with anxiety disorders	7
Dilemma regarding acute medication during a migraine attack - “Yes, it will be fine; I’ll have a cup of coffee”	6
Pretreatment characteristics associated with symptom reduction during group cognitive processing therapy versus exposure therapy for PTSD: an exploratory study of Veterans	6
Therapist adherence to cognitive-behavioural therapy and quality of care from a patient perspective	6
Correction	6
Who benefits most? Exploring demographic and psychological predictors of misophonia psychotherapy outcomes	6
Virtual group Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder: acceptability and preliminary clinical outcomes from a routine service evaluation	6
A reason for caution: the identification of sudden gains may depend on the outcome measure used	6
A comparison of cognitive and exposure-oriented trauma therapies in improving quality of life: a meta-analysis	6
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi) as a treatment for tinnitus-related insomnia: a randomised controlled trial	6
Examining processes of change for acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy self-help books with depressed college students	5
Putative risk and resiliency factors after an augmented training program for preventing posttraumatic stress injuries among public safety personnel from diverse sectors	5
Preliminary effectiveness of the Bergen 4-day treatment for OCD in Iceland	5
Videoconferencing-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety disorder: a randomised controlled trial	5
Effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy for depression in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of delivery by different healthcare professionals	5
Adding online storytelling-based acceptance and commitment therapy to antidepressant treatment for primary care patients: a randomized clinical trial	5
Associations between perfectionism and symptoms of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression in young people: a meta-analysis	5
Effects of DBT-based interventions on alexithymia: a systematic review	5
Absolute and relative rates of treatment non-initiation, dropout, and attrition in internet-based and face-to-face cognitive-behavioral therapy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Driving cognitive change: a guide to behavioural experiments in cognitive therapy for anxiety disorders and PTSD	4
Supporting college student mental health: a pilot investigation into an accessible intervention	4
Anxiety sensitivity and COVID-19 mental health, fatigue, and well-being: a longitudinal examination among adults from the United States during March–October 2020	4
Examining the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Experiential (MEAQ) Questionnaire in combustible cigarette smokers	4
Impact of homework engagement on treatment response to group cognitive-behavioral therapy, yoga, and stress education for generalized anxiety disorder	4
The therapist role in parent-led cognitive behavioral therapy for children after trauma: treating trauma from a distance	4
Integrating guided Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia into general practice: a multi primary health care center study	4
The potential value of brief waitlist interventions in enhancing treatment retention and outcomes: a randomised controlled trial	4
A multi-method analysis of the role of social anxiety in hostile interpretation bias	4
Efficacy of metacognitive interventions for psychiatric disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Mediators during a Multimodal intervention for stress-induced exhaustion disorder	4
A brief workplace intervention for anxiety sensitivity aimed at reducing the risk of posttraumatic stress in first responders	4
Targeting emotional vulnerability and impulsivity in gambling disorder: a proof-of-concept study on internet delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for comorbid pathway subtypes	4
Management of emotional distress following a myocardial infarction: a qualitative content analysis	4
COVID-related stress and substance use: examining the role of sleep disturbance	3
Mediation of social anxiety and depression during internet-delivered treatment for social anxiety disorder	3
Efficacy and acceptability of a self-guided internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral educational program for obsessive-compulsive symptoms with international recruitment	3
A randomised controlled evaluation of an online perfectionism intervention for people with disordered eating – how perfect does it need to be?	3

Jonas Ramnerö: in memoriam	3
Metacognitive beliefs in health anxiety: psychometric evaluation of the MCQ-HA and a test of the metacognitive model applied to health anxiety in a Norwegian sample	3
Posttraumatic cognition change trajectories in veterans with PTSD who completed an intensive Cognitive Processing Therapy treatment program	3
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials: efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapies for the management of functional and recurrent abdominal pain disorders in children and a	3
A proof-of-concept trial of a smoking cessation and anxiety sensitivity reduction smartphone application for Black adults	3
Delivery formats of cognitive behavior therapy in adults with eating disorders: a network meta-analysis	3
Overcoming perfectionism during childhood and adolescence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions	3
Ethical considerations and practical suggestions for CBT consultation in mental health implementation research and practice	3
Preliminary efficacy of an online intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family caregivers of people with dementia: a feasibility study	3
Transitions to trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder from other treatments: a qualitative investigation of clinicians’ perspectives	3
Tailored digital self-help for anxiety and depression: a randomized feasibility trial with or without guidance	3
Working it out: can an acute exercise bout alleviate memory bias, rumination and negative mood?	3
Veterans with co-occurring PTSD and BPD symptoms benefit from dialectical behavior therapy: effects of PTSD on BPD symptom trajectories	3
Online emotion regulation treatment for maladaptive anger inhibition – an open-label pilot with a pooled interrupted time series design	3
Mechanisms underlying interoceptive exposure: belief disconfirmation or extinction? A preliminary study	3
Efficacy of brief online parent management training for parents of children with externalizing behavior problems: a pilot randomized controlled trial	3
Correction	2
Perfectionism as a risk factor for psychopathology in a community sample of young women: disorder-specific pathways to disordered eating or obsessive-compulsive symptoms	2
Real-world effectiveness of minimally-guided internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) versus therapist-guided CBT: a cohort study using Ontario’s linked health-administrative data	2
The effectiveness of transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders: the role of and impact of comorbid depression	2
A taxometric analysis of panic disorder	2
The relationships between perfectionism and symptoms of depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Psychological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Exercise prior to cognitive behavior therapy sessions for depression: a feasibility pilot study	2
Sexual interactions and their effect on positive and negative emotions in social anxiety disorder	2
Exploring pathways from intolerance of uncertainty to worry in adults with generalised anxiety disorder	2
Predictors of engagement with between-session work in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-based interventions: a mixed-methods systematic review and “best fit” framework synthesis	2
Modifying dysfunctional beliefs in social anxiety disorder with an emotion-focused approach-avoidance modification training – a feasibility study	2
Early intervention and augmentation therapy for eating disorders: a Delphi consensus study on transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural processes	2
Metacognitive training light: adjusted, short-term, multi-professional metacognitive training for patients with psychotic symptoms in psychiatric care	2
Validity of the distress tolerance inventory in predicting response to the Cold-Pressor Test	2
Co-designed unguided internet cognitive behaviour therapy for grief in adolescence: a pilot randomised controlled trial	2
Treating perfectionism via the Internet: a randomized controlled trial comparing cognitive behavior therapy to unified protocol	2
Three types of university students with subthreshold depression characterized by distinctive cognitive behavioral skills	2
Digital tools for exposure and problem-solving in type 1 diabetes mellitus: a feasibility investigation	2
Association between estimated intelligence quotient and treatment outcome in young patients with posttraumatic stress disorder treated with developmentally adapted cognitive processing therapy	2
Working alliance and empowerment in internet-based groups versus individual treatment: a secondary analysis	2
Reducing safety behaviors to prevent anxious symptoms: a pre-registered prevention intervention study	1
Correlates of depression in individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder	1
Associations of insecure adult attachment style, trauma-related social cognition, and emotion regulation difficulties with PTSD symptom severity among first responders who served during Hurricane Harv	1
Clinical supervision based on video vs. verbal report: a randomized controlled trial	1
”I am now on ‘speaking terms’ with my migraine monster” – patient experiences in acceptance-based cognitive behavioral therapy delivered via the internet for migraine: a randomized controlled pilot st	1
Negative posttraumatic cognitions and cognitive emotion regulation strategies as predictors of PTSD symptom change during an intensive outpatient program for PTSD	1
Development and psychometric evaluation of the Violation Appraisal Measure (VAM)	1
The relationship between expressive suppression, therapeutic bond, and treatment outcomes of a positive affect intervention for adults with anxiety and/or depression	1
Barriers and facilitators to engagement with between-session work for low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-based interventions: a qualitative exploration of patient perceptions	1
Tailored internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with chronic pain and comorbid psychological distress: a randomized controlled trial	1
The relationship between perfectionism and treatment outcomes among people receiving internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for Generalised Anxiety Disorder	1
Evaluating resilience in terms of COVID-19 related behavioral health among Latinx adults during the coronavirus pandemic	1
An initial proof of concept: A replicated single-case study of a CBT group treatment with partner involvement for vulvodynia	1
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with excessive worry: a randomized controlled trial with mediation analysis	1
Cluster analysis of anxiety sensitivity among adults who smoke	1
Utilization of different types of safety behavior during exposure-based CBT for anxiety disorders and its correlates	1
Unique and interactive effects of intolerance of uncertainty and emotion regulation on daily negative emotionality	1
Health anxiety as a mediator between resilience factors, and physical health and well-being over time during the COVID-19 pandemic	1
Association between therapists’ negative beliefs about exposure therapy and its use in an Australian sample: a brief report	1
Anger in social anxiety disorder	1
The association between anxiety sensitivity and eating expectancies in Hispanic emerging adult college students	1
Examining the use of interoceptive exposure exercises in people with and without a history of chronic physical health problems	1
Anxiety sensitivity in relation to post-traumatic stress disorder symptom clusters among young adults with probable post-traumatic stress disorder	1
Preference for the modality of psychosocial treatment for anxiety in adults with comorbid anxiety and chronic musculoskeletal pain	1
Religious scrupulosity and early maladaptive schemas: a network analysis	1
Psychological treatment of depression with other comorbid mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Self-compassion training for individuals with social anxiety disorder: a preliminary randomized controlled trial	1
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Depersonalization Derealization Disorder (DDD): a self-controlled cross-over study of waiting list vs. active treatment	1
Was it helpful? Treatment outcomes and practice assignment adherence and helpfulness among U.S. service members with PTSD and MDD	1
Patient motivation and adherence in metacognitive therapy for major depressive disorder: an observational study	1
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: 50^th anniversary	1
Transfer of individual supervision goals into the subsequent therapy session: implementation quality, not adherence, is linked to therapeutic skills	1
Applications of schema therapy in young people: a systematic review	1
The association between treatment integrity and treatment outcome of cognitive behavioural therapy for major depressive disorder	1