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A review of the research on the use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy as a treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.• Cognitive-behavioral therapy for irritable bowel syndrome: A meta-analysisConclusion: For IBS patients, CBT was superior to waiting list, basic support or medical treatment at the end of treatment but not superior to other psychological treatments. • Cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients with irritable bowel syndrome: current insightsConclusion: In conclusion, CBT was superior to waiting lists, basic support controls or medical treatment at post-treatment and short-term follow-up in the treatment of IBS bowel symptoms but was not superior to other psychological treatments. • Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the management of irritable bowel syndrome Conclusion: CBT has proved to be effective in alleviating the physical and psychological symptoms of IBS and has thus been recommended as a treatment option for the syndrome.• Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel SyndromeConclusion: A review of control studies of CBT for IBS lends some support for the efficacy of CBT for IBS in reducing IBS symptoms, associated psychosocial distress and increasing ones ability to cope more effectively with symptoms.• How Does Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Work? A Mediational Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial Conclusion: CBT has a direct effect on global IBS symptom improvement independent of its effects on distress. • Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Adolescents With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled TrialConclusion: Internet-CBT based on exposure exercises for adolescents with IBS can effectively improve gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life.• Internet-delivered exposure and mindfulness based therapy for irritable bowel syndrome e A randomized controlled trialConclusion: We conclude that CBT-based on exposure and mindfulness delivered via the Internet can be effective in treating IBS-patients, alleviating the total burden of symptoms and increasing quality of life. • Psychological Interventions for Irritable Bowel SyndromeConclusion: CBT and Gut-directed hypnotherapy have proved to be efficient in the majority of studies and their beneficial effects last sometimes for years. For IBS patients who fail to respond to standard medical treatment, we should keep in mind these alternatives.• Self-Administered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Moderate to Severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical Efficacy, Tolerability, FeasibilityConclusion: Data from this pilot study lend preliminary empirical support to a brief patient administered CBT regimen capable of providing short-term relief from IBS symptoms largely unresponsive to conventional therapies. • The journey between brain and gut: A systematic review of psychological mechanisms of treatment effect in irritable bowel syndromeConclusion: A mediational model amalgamating the results of studies is proposed to illustrate the findings of the review. The model depicts the process by which psychotherapy changes illness-specific cognitions, behaviours, and anxiety to achieve reduction in symptom severity.