Cognitive -behavioral therapy for managing depressive and anxiety symptoms after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Post-stroke anxiety and depression can be disabling and result in impaired recovery. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been demonstrated to be effective for anxiety and depression; however, determining its efficacy among those with stroke is warranted. Our objectives to evaluate CBT for anxiety and depression post-stroke .

Online psychosocial intervention for persons with spinal cord injury: A meta-analysis.

Background: Delivery of psychosocial interventions via the Internet has the potential to overcome barriers and increase access; however, effectiveness is yet to be established among those with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods: The objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy of Internet-based psychosocial interventions on the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and pain amongst those with SCI. The databases Medline, PsycInfo, and EMBASE were used to locate studies published between 1990 and December 2020.