Neural changes following Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Procrastination

The aim of this study is to test for the neural changes related to participating in the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for procrastination. The study will include three groups: two undergoing psychotherapy in two different CBT protocols and a wait-list control group. The interventions will be delivered online in group settings. Both protocols include identical psychoeducation and cognitive intervention modules related to procrastination, but will differ in the behavioral intervention modules. The behavioral intervention in one protocol is focused on realistic planning and timely beginning (RPT). The second protocol implements working time restriction (WTR). The wait-list (WL) control group will receive one of the CBT protocols after the period of waiting. Primary (procrastination) and secondary (depression and anxiety) and other measures will be collected prior and after the interventions (or waiting period in wait-list group) and after 6-months in the three active condition groups. Additionally, half of the participants prior to and after the interventions (or waiting period) will undergo fMRI measurements, and half of the participants prior to and after the interventions (or waiting period) will undergo EEG measurements.