SynthesisBrain and behavior2024
The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Systematic Review of Interventional Studies.
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Peking University People's Hospital Breast Surgery Department
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The role of self-compassion interventions in reducing anxiety and depression among university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Depression increases cancer mortality by 23-83%: a meta-analysis of 65 studies across five major cancer types.GeroScience · 2026Pooled it
- [Psychoeducation among women with breast cancer and emotional symptoms].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2026Trial
- A Novel CBGT Model for Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Pulmonary Nodules.BMC psychology · 2025Trial
- Mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety, and stress in adults with chronic conditions: a stratified subgroup meta-analysis.Npj mental health research · 2026Article
- Co-Design of a Depression Self-Management Tool for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Rapid Qualitative Analysis of Interview Feedback on a Prototype.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Psychological and social factors influencing quality of life during treatment in active breast cancer patients and psychological interventions: a systematic review.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Reproductive Concerns and Psychological Status in Reproductive-aged Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pretest-Posttest Intervention Study.Brain and behavior · 2025Article
- Depression, anxiety, and stress in breast cancer patients: prevalence, associated risk factors, and clinical correlates.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of OH card-based group mental health education in improving mood and behavior in breast cancer patients.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Approaches to Reach Trustworthy Patient Education: A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
introductionBreast cancer (BC) is the most common type of cancer and the second cause of cancer-related death among women. Psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been used as an effective method in the treatment of depression and anxiety in BC patients, and their effectiveness has been approved in various studies.
objectiveThe present study aimed to systematically investigate the effectiveness of CBT on depression and anxiety symptoms in BC patients and survivors.
methodsElectronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science [WOS], ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were systematically searched from "October 2023" to "February 2024." The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). In this study, the randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies that assessed the effectiveness of CBT, cognitive behavioral group therapy (CBGT), and the combination of CBT with other psychological studies on depression and anxiety of BC patients and survivors were reviewed.
resultsOut of the 16 included studies, six used CBT, and six used CBGT. In the other four studies, a combination of CBT with other psychological interventions was implemented as an interventional program. Among 16 included studies, 14 studies showed that CBT, CBGT, and a combination of CBT with other psychological interventions significantly decreased the anxiety and depression scores among BC patients and survivors (p < 0.05), and only in two studies, no significant effect was observed.
conclusionAs most included studies showed the effectiveness of CBT in decreasing the depression and anxiety scores among BC patients and survivors, this study strongly suggests CBT as an effective non-pharmacological method for the treatment of psychiatric disorders of BC patients during cancer treatments and also for BC survivors.
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