Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Psychosocial Interventions to Reduce Anxiety After Social Isolation in Adolescent Females

Authors

• Bailey E. Noble, CentraCareFollow

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Description

• COVID-19 social isolation linked with higher anxiety risk in adolescents, especially females
• Review examined whether CBT-based psychosocial interventions reduce anxiety after pandemic-related loneliness/social isolation
• Across 6 studies, remote and internet-delivered CBT linked with anxiety improvement 
• Strongest outcomes seen with therapist-assisted CBT
• Common barriers: privacy, motivation, scheduling, and digital access
• Nursing relevance: early screening, referral, and support for treatment participation

Publication Date

5-2026

Publisher

CentraCare

City

St. Cloud, MN

Keywords

Cognitive behavioral therapy, COVID-19, Pandemics, Social isolation, Anxiety, Internet-based intervention

Disciplines

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | COVID-19 | Other Mental and Social Health | Telemedicine

Comments

InnovateHER Meeting Poster - May 19, 2026

Recommended Citation

Noble, Bailey E., "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Psychosocial Interventions to Reduce Anxiety After Social Isolation in Adolescent Females" (2026). InnovateHER Meeting 2026. 6.
https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/innovateher_meeting_2026/6