The effectiveness of cognitive therapy in reducing symptoms of anxiety(Gad)

Alieh Nazemi¹ Reza Kazemi² Roogaye Ali zadeh Asl³ Mohammad reza Bhyrayi⁴ Amir Aboalfazl azizpor Shmloo⁵ Azizeh Padashian⁶

1) Young Researchers and Elite Club, Ardebil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardebil, Iran MA in General T: 09146289455
2) Board psychiatry (psychiatrist), Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Ardabil, Email:
3) Department of General Psychology, Ardabil Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University
4) MSc in Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, experts of the Department of Education District 3 Tabriz
5) MA in Clinical Psychology, E-mail:
6) MA in Clinical Psychology

IOI Code : XYEZ-AHKCB
Publication : International Conference On Research Science And Technology(rstconf.com)
Abstract :
    Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive therapy in reducing symptoms of anxiety (Gad) was conducted. Experimental study and the study population of patients with generalized anxiety (GAD) that about 500 people have been brought. The sample (n = 40), 20 for each sampling method available for the patients to clinics and counseling centers in Ardabil were selected. The instruments used in the study was a questionnaire of anxiety Wales. And to analyze the hypothesis of (multivariate analysis of variance MANCOVA) was used. The findings of this study showed that cognitive therapy is effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety. Based on the results of this research can be concluded that Becks cognitive model based therapeutic approach in reducing the severity of symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder was effective.

Keywords : cognitive anxiety health concerns social meta