Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depressive symptoms in Brazilian emerging adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety and depressive disorders are highly prevalent in Brazil, with higher vulnerability among young adults. Despite the high prevalence, Brazil faces significant challenges in its mental health care system, with only a minority receiving treatment. Tailored internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) offers a promising strategy to address this treatment versus demand gap. This study examines the efficacy of individually tailored ICBT intervention with on-demand support for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in young adults.

Methods

This two-arm randomized controlled trial involved Brazilian young adults (aged 18-24 years) who were randomly assigned to either a treatment group (n = 46) or a waitlist control group (n = 46). The 8-we

SUBMITTER: Maltoni J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274321 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature