Comparison of CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy for Anxiety Treatment

This study compares Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy as treatments for anxiety. It discusses their concepts, goals, roles of therapists and patients, and presents research evidence on their effectiveness. The research shows that both approaches have significant improvements in anxiety and depression measures, with CBT being superior in measures of trait anxiety, worry, and depression. However, both therapies are effective for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.