Abstract:

This review would critically review the article, “Cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of depression in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta- analysis”, published in BMC Psychiatry. The review would introduce the article with a brief summary on the basis of available literature and further critique the overall structure of the article. The review would provide information on the accessibility of the article and highlights on current activities that are ongoing in the area of research. In addition, it would also provide information on the article by critically evaluating it on the basis of accuracy, relevance, stability, objectivity and ultimately the credibility of the article set to be reviewed. The cited references would also be critiqued on the basis of the authenticity of the article and presentation of references for future citations.

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