No clear evidence that CBT reduces fatigue in ME/CFS according to NICE Guidelines.
The ME Association raises concerns about new research promoting CBT as a treatment for ME/CFS
Medical Xpress has reported on the following published research ‘Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) found to be beneficial for patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)’.
Dr Charles Shepherd, Hon. Medical Adviser comments:
“This is another desperate attempt to persuade patients and their doctors that ME/CFS can be successfully treated using CBT.”