Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome
- Correspondence to Doug Addy, 15 Dyott Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9QZ, UK; dougaddy{at}blueyonder.co.uk
- Received 27 June 2012
- Accepted 27 June 2012
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in adolescents is often long-lasting, can lead to much interference with schooling, and may have serious academic and social consequences. Among Dutch, British, and American adolescents the reported prevalence has varied between 0.1% and 1.3% and between two and five girls are affected for every boy. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has given good early results but is not widely available because …
