Review, 2025
Can self-guided online therapy help premenstrual mood symptoms?
A review suggests that self-guided online cognitive behavior therapy shows promise for premenstrual mood symptoms and could be integrated into menstrual tracking apps. However, more research is needed.
What they did
Researchers reviewed published studies on self-guided psychotherapy interventions for premenstrual mood symptoms. They examined evidence from both clinician-guided and fully self-guided online therapy programs.
What they found
Clinician-guided internet cognitive behavior therapy is effective for premenstrual mood symptoms. There is growing evidence that self-guided psychotherapy is effective for various mental health conditions when well-designed. Self-guided interventions show promise for premenstrual mood symptoms and could be integrated into menstrual cycle tracking applications.
What it means for you
Self-guided online therapy may be an affordable and accessible option for premenstrual mood symptoms, especially through menstrual tracking apps. The main limitation is that this is a review and actual evidence for self-guided therapy specifically in PMDD is still emerging.
About the study
- Original title
- Self-Guided Mental Health Interventions for Premenstrual Mood Symptoms
- Authors
- Gordon JL, Chenji S
- Journal
- Current psychiatry reports
- Year
- 2025
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Review of self-guided cognitive behavior therapy (not tested)
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1007/s11920-025-01645-1
Topics
Related studies
Systematic review, 2026
Do digital tools and apps help reduce PMS and PMDD symptoms?
Review, 2024
What are the most effective treatments for PMDD?
Systematic review, 2021
Can cognitive behavioral therapy treat PMS without medication?
Randomised trial, 2019
Does online cognitive behavioral therapy help women with PMDD?
Systematic review, 2012
How effective are cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressants for PMS and PMDD?
Systematic review, 2026
What types of talking therapy have been studied for PMS and PMDD?