The effect of rational-emotive therapy on the patients with anxiety disorder

Objective To study the effect of rational-emotive therapy (RET) on the patients with anxiety disorder. Methods Thirty patients with anxiety disorder were treated with RET, as a formulary, shortdated and aimly treatment. Results After 12 weeks, among 26 patients who were treated with RET, 15 case (57.7%) were full recovery, 6 case (23. 1% ) were significant improvement, 4 case (15.4%) were improvement and 1 case (3.8%) was no effective. The validity rate was 80.8%, and the apparent rate was 96.2%. The different of scale of HAMA between before and after treatment was significant (P＜0.01 ) .Conclusions The RET can improve the cognitire of patients with anxiety disorder, and decrease the anxiety, depression and suffering. Key words: Anxiety disorder;  Rational-emotive therapy;  Effect