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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/intelligentwr/nursingassignmentcrackers/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114PSY 4300 Assignment Internet-based Cognitive Therapy<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This review article is an overview of the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. ICBT\u2019s effectiveness has been investigated in treating and managing conditions like depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder<\/a>, chronic pain, and phobias. ICBT\u2019s role in the treatment of medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus with comorbid psychiatric illnesses was also explored. Furthermore, this study elaborates\u00a0on its cost-effectiveness and its impact in rural areas. We conducted a thorough literature search using PubMed and Google Scholar with no restrictions on the date.<\/p>\n ICBT’s\u00a0role in treating and controlling psychiatric illnesses has been established in the literature. From the data compiled, we conclude\u00a0that ICBT is useful in treating mental health and medical illnesses with psychiatric comorbidities. It has also been found to be cost-effective for patients and society. ICBT is a\u00a0potential tool emerging with modern day technological advancements and is useful in rural and urban settings, across various languages and cultures, and on a global scale. Larger randomized control trials on its use in clinical practice and in reaching rural populations are bound to shed more light on the effectiveness of this tool along with spreading awareness among physician and patient communities.<\/p>\n ICBT was first practiced in the late nineties when researchers across the globe were exploring internet-based psychotherapy treatments [12<\/a>]. In the book, \u201cGuided Internet-Based Treatments in Psychiatry,\u201d edited by Linderfors and Andersson, three indispensable parts of ICBT were identified: “secure electronic treatment platform, proper treatment program, clinician guidance\u201d [12<\/a>]. The electronic platform is an internet-based, computer or smart phone compatible\u00a0software in the form of an app or web page. One such application is MoodGYM, which was developed in Australia to provide ICBT to patients with depression and anxiety [13<\/a>]. It requires the user to set up a personalised username and password, ensuring data protection. These apps and web pages can be produced in multiple languages, ensuring dissemination on a large scale [13<\/a>].<\/p>\n The duration and type of treatment program offered are of equal importance. Studies report different lengths of programs. For instance, while some simplified ICBT programs are designed to last for as short as five minutes [14<\/a>], other programs, such as a randomized control trial on ICBT in panic disorder, lasted for 12 weeks [15<\/a>].\u00a0The patient completes assignments such as a sleep diary, recording maladaptive thoughts, and participating in relaxation exercises, with\u00a0or without therapist support [16<\/a>–17<\/a>]. Patients also have options to check in with the therapist in person; however, studies show that ICBT is as effective as face-to-face therapy [18<\/a>]. Furthermore, ICBT is useful in treating psychiatric conditions\u00a0which are comorbidities of underlying organic diseases.<\/p>\n