https://ijsponline.com/index.php/ijcibs <p>The <em>International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Behavioural Sciences</em> (IJCIBS) advances behavioural and psychological research of interest and relevance for the human condition around the world and serves as the outlet for internationally relevant basic and applied research in scientific psychology. IJCIBS is a peer reviewed journal publish qurtarly and accept manuscripts online from the year from 2024. </p> <p>Contributions are encouraged from all fields of psychology, especially those that address new developments and pursue innovative approaches. IJCIBS publishes Research in Brief articles (short papers reporting on preliminary study results, research in the early stages of development or updates on previously reported results), Empirical Articles, Systematic Reviews, Meta-analyses and Special Sections and Issues with a particular thematic focus. Relevance for an international readership is our prominent goal. </p> en-US International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Behavioural Sciences 2395-5570 https://ijsponline.com/index.php/ijcibs/article/view/7 <p>Patients who suffer from PNES often exhibit a higher incidence of symptoms such as anxiety and depression than patients with epilepsy, along with a reduced quality of life due to the effect of the seizures themselves. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral intervention in the treatment of PNES. Our primary objective is to assess the effectiveness of CBT in reducing seizure frequency. The study adopted a two-group comparison with pre and post assessment design. Sample: The sample consisted of 50 patients sub sequentially allotted to the Cognitive Behavior Therapy (n=30) and waiting control (n=20) groups. Along with the socio-demographic sheet seizure diary to record the frequency of seizure episodes, Hamilton Depression and Anxiety Rating scale (HDARS) tools were administered. The CBT group provided comprehensive cognitive behaviour therapy and the waiting control group provided only standard medical care. Conclusion: In this small clinical trial, treatment with the CBT for PNES appears to be a beneficial approach in helping patients with PNES reduce their seizure frequency, anxiety and depressive symptoms compared to standard medical care.</p> Manoj Bajaj Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Behavioural Sciences 2024-12-19 2024-12-19 2 1