Hope predicts long-term well-being following cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and related disorders

Objective Prior research indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) results in moderate-to-large increases in hope and well-being, though long-term treatment outcomes are less clear. This study examined whether gains in these outcomes were maintained up to 36 months after CBT and whether hope – an established change mechanism during treatment – was associated with sustained well-being during long-term follow-up when controlling for post-treatment anxiety and depression.