Psychological medicine
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Psychological medicine · Apr 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression symptoms following traumatic brain injury.
Anxiety and depression are common following traumatic brain injury (TBI), often co-occurring. This study evaluated the efficacy of a 9-week cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program in reducing anxiety and depression and whether a three-session motivational interviewing (MI) preparatory intervention increased treatment response. ⋯ Findings suggest that modified CBT with booster sessions over extended periods may alleviate anxiety and depression following TBI.