Commenting on the study for this article, Lauren Bylsma, PhD, professor of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, cast doubt on the ability of such a short trial to determine meaningful change.
She said that the extra costs incurred by participants in the CBT-SH arm of the study are likely, since it is “difficult to do CBT alone – you need an objective person to guide you as you practice.”
Dr. Bylsma noted that ultimately, more real-world studies of therapy are needed, given the great need for mental health.
The study was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The original article contains a full list of the authors’ relevant financial relationships.
A version of this article first appeared on Medscape.com.