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Shubina I. Importance of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Bibliometric Analysis. IJPCP 2023; 28 (4) :536-541
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Importance of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Bibliometric Analysis
Ivanna Shubina
Department of Liberal Arts, American University of the Middle East, Egaila, Kuwait. , ivanna.shubina@aum.edu.kw
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Treatment, Bibliometric, Keyword analysis.
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The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on people’s life was high, influencing almost all aspects of human functioning, causing sleeping disorders, eating disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems due to the increasing levels of sickness, fear of death, and imposing various restrictions such as travel ban, social distancing, and quarantine which increased the need for mental health support for people and health workers. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a promising method to treat patients with psychological disorders such depression, anxiety, etc. Recent studies have focused on evaluating the effects of psychological interventions for individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic [1-3] and dealing with various mental disorders [4-6], while other studies examined the relationships between CBT, resilience, well-being and COVID-19 [7, 8]. Davis et al. [9] emphasized the importance of emotional disclosure, while Darmadi and Ruslie [10] stated that managing psychological and medical issues are equally important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The importance of CBT acceptance for success in insomnia treatment [5, 11] and the effectiveness of a digital therapeutic method supporting CBT on chronic insomnia have been explored as well [12]. Online CBT was found effective in improving healthcare workers’ sleep quality [13] and resilience of individuals with insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic [14]. Waller et al. [6] examined the effect of telehealth in individuals with eating disorders. Brown et al. [15] identified social and functional limitations and problems in accessing to mental health services as core problems in people influenced by COVID-19. Couturier et al. [16] examined eating disorders of young people during the pandemic and provided recommendations for caregivers to use CBT. Weiner et al. [17] indicated a decrease in stress symptoms, depression, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder in healthcare workers during COVID-19 and improvement of their psychological health due to online CBT [18]. CBT was reported as an effective method for patients with COVID-19 experiencing depression and anxiety [1, 19]. 
One of the most interesting research topics is the feasibility of CBT during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBT was reported as an effective intervention for coping with mental issues [20-22] and treatment of suicidal thoughts [23] during the pandemic. Rajagopal et al. [24 ] used artificial intelligence in applying CBT to improve mental health of COVID-19 patients. Craig et al. [25] investigated adapting clinical skills to telehealth in young people while using CBT. Martinengo et al. [26] focused on self-guided CBT apps and stated that less than 20% of apps offered COVID-19-related information. 
In overall, the available studies have indicated the importance of further investigations to improve the availability of CBT for individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further studies are required to explore the feasibility, efficacy, and acceptability of different forms of remotely delivered CBT, and the role of remote psychotherapies in coping with life stressors many years after treatment. Future studies should investigate how the participation rate and adherence can be increased in digital CBT, and assess the effect of CBT on resilience in those facing challenging situations.
 
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Type of Study: Letter to the editor | Subject: Psychiatry and Psychology
Received: 2022/12/8 | Accepted: 2023/01/21 | Published: 2023/01/1
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