3.2.3 Long-termfollow-upTwenty-two of the 41 studies included in the analysis reported on follow-up outcomes. The mean follow-up assessment period was 5.55 months (SD = 2.37). The effect size for target disorder symptoms at follow-upwasinthemoderaterange(Hedges’ g = 0.47,95%CI = 0.30– 0.64, P < .0001), as was the effect size for other anxiety symptoms (Hedges’ g = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.23–0.62, P < .0001). Fourteen studies reported follow-up data for depression, producing a Hedges’ g of 0.29(95% CI = 0.16–0.42, P < .0001). Only eight studies reported QOL data at follow-up (all but one of which were PTSD studies), produc- ing a statistically significant but minimal effect (Hedges’ g = 0.15, 95%CI = 0.01–0.28, P < .05).