A randomised controlled evaluation of an online perfectionism intervention for people with disordered eating – how perfect does it need to be?

Ever wondered if tackling perfection could improve eating disorder habits? The study “A randomised controlled evaluation of an online perfectionism intervention for people with disordered eating – how perfect does it need to be?” looked at just that. The study investigated the effectiveness of two programs targeting perfectionism in individuals …

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The relationships between perfectionism and symptoms of depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Perfectionism has been linked to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression.  Many studies have looked at how perfectionism is linked to these problems.  Perfectionism has been described as a ‘transdiagnostic’ factor, meaning that it cuts across a range of psychological problems.  Perfectionism has often been broken down into two main parts: (1) perfectionistic …

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Special issue: CBT training, supervision and implementation

Cognitive Behavior Therapy invites researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of psychotherapy to contribute to a special issue focused on “CBT Training, Supervision and Implementation”. We welcome original research articles, theoretical papers, case studies, and review articles that explore innovative approaches, best practices, and emerging trends in psychotherapy training, …

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50th anniversary and new impact factor

Our journal Cognitive Behaviour Therapy recently turned 50 years, which we celebrated with an anniversary editorial that you can read online. Our editors-in-chiefs went through some of the milestones published during the last five decades and highlighted a few important themes for future issues. You can access the editorial here. …

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The 10th World Congress of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

In the beginning of summer the 10th World Congress of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies took place in Seoul, South Korea. Representing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, our editors Alexander Rozental, Monica Buhrman, and Gerhard Andersson attended a wonderful venue, filled with interesting keynotes, symposia, and posters. Apart from getting up-to-date on recent …

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Associations between perfectionism and symptoms of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression in young people: A meta-analysis

   Perfectionism has been linked to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression.  Many studies have looked at how perfectionism is linked to these problems.  Perfectionism has been described as a ‘transdiagnostic’ factor that cuts across a range of psychological problems.  Perfectionism has often been broken down into two main parts: …

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