OOIR: Observatory of International Research

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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Examining the longitudinal effects and potential mechanisms of hope on COVID-19 stress, anxiety, and well-being	75
Anxiety, depression, and health anxiety in undergraduate students living in initial US outbreak “hotspot” during COVID-19 pandemic	66
Anxiety sensitivity, COVID-19 fear, and mental health: results from a United States population sample	65
The efficacy of randomised controlled trials of cognitive behaviour therapy for perfectionism: a systematic review and meta-analysis	50
Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of first responders	39
Distress tolerance and posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis	33
Effects of anxiety sensitivity, disgust, and intolerance of uncertainty on the COVID stress syndrome: a longitudinal assessment of transdiagnostic constructs and the behavioural immune system	30
The role of fear of COVID-19 in motivation to quit smoking and reductions in cigarette smoking: a preliminary investigation of at-risk cigarette smokers	25
A systematic review and meta-analysis of self-guided online acceptance and commitment therapy as a transdiagnostic self-help intervention	23
Difficulties with emotion regulation and drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic among undergraduates: the serial mediation of COVID-related distress and drinking to cope with the pandemic	20
Adolescent emotional disorder symptoms and transdiagnostic vulnerabilities as predictors of young adult substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic: mediation by substance-related coping behaviors	19
Integrating virtual realities and psychotherapy: SWOT analysis on VR and MR based treatments of anxiety and stress-related disorders	18
Insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of depression and COVID-19-related risk factors	17
Psychosocial predictors of virus and social distancing fears in undergraduate students living in a US COVID-19 “hotspot”	17
Multilevel associations of daily skill use and effectiveness with anxiety, depression, and stress in a transdiagnostic sample undergoing dialectical behavior therapy skills training	16
Sex differences in mental disorder symptoms among Canadian police officers: the mediating role of social support, stress, and sleep quality	16
The impact of internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for perfectionism on different measures of perfectionism: a randomised controlled trial	16
Is schema therapy effective for adults with eating disorders? A systematic review into the evidence	15
COVID-related fear maintains controlling parenting behaviors during the pandemic	14
Very long-term outcome of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: one- and ten-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial	14
Effects of DBT-based interventions on alexithymia: a systematic review	13
A SMART approach to personalized care: preliminary data on how to select and sequence skills in transdiagnostic CBT	13
Associations between perfectionism and symptoms of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression in young people: a meta-analysis	13
Evaluating the effects of guided coaching calls on engagement and outcomes for online acceptance and commitment therapy	13
Web-based provider training of cognitive behavioral therapy of insomnia: engagement rates, knowledge acquisition, and provider acceptability	12

The explanatory role of fatigue severity in the relation between COVID-19 perceived stress and depression, anxiety, and panic severity	12
Attention guidance augmentation of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial	12
Personal practice in counselling and CBT trainees: the self-perceived impact of personal therapy and self-practice/self-reflection on personal and professional development	11
Distress tolerance: prospective associations with cognitive-behavioral therapy outcomes in adults with posttraumatic stress and substance use disorders	10
Tailored internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with chronic pain and comorbid psychological distress: a randomized controlled trial	10
Anxiety sensitivity and intolerance of uncertainty are unique and interactive risk factors for COVID-19 safety behaviors and worries	8
Self-compassion training for individuals with social anxiety disorder: a preliminary randomized controlled trial	7
Underscoring the F in FoMO: How does anxiety sensitivity contribute to fear of missing out?	7
Worry about COVID-19 in relation to cognitive-affective smoking processes among daily adult combustible cigarette smokers	7
Psychological treatment of depression with other comorbid mental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis	7
The effect of depression on treatment outcome in social anxiety disorder: an individual-level meta-analysis	7
Understanding hazardous drinking and suicidal ideation and suicide risk among college students: anxiety sensitivity as an explanatory factor	6
Internet-based CBT for adolescents with low self-esteem: a pilot randomized controlled trial	6
COVID-19 psychological factors associated with pain status, pain intensity, and pain-related interference	6
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi) as a treatment for tinnitus-related insomnia: a randomised controlled trial	5
Predictors and sub-groups in the treatment of stress-induced exhaustion disorder	5
The effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy in chronic neck pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis	5
Can you see what I see? A comparison of client and observer perspectives of the alliance and group cohesion in CBT	4
Guided versus self-guided internet delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for diagnosed anxiety and related disorders: a preliminary meta-analysis	4
Testing the role of aerobic exercise in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in U.S. active duty military personnel: a pilot study	4
Online cognitive behavioral therapy for prolonged grief after traumatic loss: a randomized waitlist-controlled trial	4
The Impact of COVID-19 on mental health	4
Virtual reality (VR) treatments for anxiety disorders are unambiguously successful, so why are so few therapists using it? Barriers to adoption and potential solutions	4
False safety behavior use among Black adults	3
Inhibited personality traits, internalizing symptoms, and drinking to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic among emerging adults	3
Examining the relationship between cognitive factors and insight in panic disorder before and during treatment	3
Getting down to business: an examination of occupational outcomes in cognitive behavioral therapy for depression	3
Management of emotional distress following a myocardial infarction: a qualitative content analysis	3
The relationships between perfectionism and symptoms of depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Therapist-guided online metacognitive intervention for excessive worry: a randomized controlled trial with mediation analysis	3
Be brave, BE-FIT! A pilot investigation of an ACT-informed exposure intervention to reduce exercise fear-avoidance in older adults	3
Evaluating resilience in terms of COVID-19 related behavioral health among Latinx adults during the coronavirus pandemic	3
Psychometric evaluation of the Swedish Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI)	3
Anxiety and depressive symptoms among adults with obesity and chronic pain: the role of anxiety sensitivity	3
Efficacy and acceptability of a self-guided internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral educational program for obsessive-compulsive symptoms with international recruitment	3
Do anxiety sensitivity and impulsivity interact in predicting exercise involvement in emerging adult drinkers and cannabis users?	2
The potential value of brief waitlist interventions in enhancing treatment retention and outcomes: a randomised controlled trial	2
Perceived interpersonal competence as a predictor of clinical outcomes in a randomized controlled trial for social anxiety and employment	2
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Depersonalization Derealization Disorder (DDD): a self-controlled cross-over study of waiting list vs. active treatment	2
A randomised controlled evaluation of an online perfectionism intervention for people with disordered eating – how perfect does it need to be?	2
Acceptability, feasibility, and utility of a safety aid reduction treatment in underserved veterans: a pilot investigation	2
Predictors of adherence to a publicly available self-guided digital mental health intervention	2
Signing off after two decades	2
Working with Black vs. White patients: an experimental test of therapist decision-making in cognitive behavioral therapy for depression	2
Working it out: can an acute exercise bout alleviate memory bias, rumination and negative mood?	2
The role of therapist support on the efficacy of an internet-delivered stress recovery intervention for healthcare workers: a randomized control trial	2
Psychological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis	2
A longitudinal examination of the protective effect of resilience against anxiety among older adults with high COVID-related worry	2
Psychometric evaluation of the appearance anxiety inventory in adolescents with body dysmorphic disorder	2
Ultra-brief acceptance & commitment therapy for inpatients with psychosis – a single-case experimental design investigating processes of change	2

Evaluating the interactive impact of acculturative stress and anxiety sensitivity on behavioral health outcomes among Latinx during a period of high COVID-19 impact	1
Are we on the same page? A comparison of patients’ and clinicians’ opinions about the importance of CBT techniques	1
Transdiagnostic vulnerability factors for behavioral health problems during COVID-19	1
Assessing clinician competence in the delivery of cognitive-behavioural therapy for eating disorders: development of the Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Scale for Eating Disorders (CBTS-ED)	1
Pilot randomized clinical trial targeting anxiety sensitivity: effects on physical activity	1
Brief observable anxiety sensitivity treatment: intervention development and a pilot randomized-controlled acceptability and feasibility trial to evaluate a brief intervention for anxiety sensitivity	1
Defining and operationalizing personalized psychological treatment – a systematic literature review	1
Stamp Out Stigma: a national campaign to decrease stigma and increase behavioral health in fire service	1
An initial proof of concept: A replicated single-case study of a CBT group treatment with partner involvement for vulvodynia	1
A brief transdiagnostic group (the take control course) compared to individual low-intensity CBT for depression and anxiety: a randomized non-inferiority trial	1
Anxiety sensitivity in relation to post-traumatic stress disorder symptom clusters among young adults with probable post-traumatic stress disorder	1
Patient motivation and adherence in metacognitive therapy for major depressive disorder: an observational study	1
Disgust sensitivity mediates the link between homophobia and sexual orientation obsessive-compulsive symptoms	1
Negative emotional reactivity to minority stress: measure development and testing	1
Computer-delivered intervention for individuals with obesity and elevated anxiety sensitivity: feasibility, acceptability, and initial test	1
Internet-delivered cognitive processing therapy for individuals with a history of bullying victimization: a randomized controlled trial	1
An online self-guided cognitive intervention for unwanted intrusive thoughts about harming infants in new parents: initial randomised controlled trial with mediation analysis	1
Three types of university students with subthreshold depression characterized by distinctive cognitive behavioral skills	1
Veterans receiving a second course of cognitive processing therapy or prolonged exposure therapy: is it better to switch or stay the same?	1
Perfectionism as a predictor of change in digital self-guided interventions for public speaking anxiety in adolescents: A secondary analysis of a four-armed randomized controlled trial	1