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Women with the\n                      <jats:italic>FMR1<\/jats:italic>\n                      premutation (PM) are vulnerable to mood, anxiety, and cognitive symptoms, collectively referred to as Fragile X-associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders (FXAND). However, tailored psychological assessments for this population are still lacking. This study introduces FRAX-TA, a TA-based protocol for women with the PM, integrating a Single-Session Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SS-CBT) component: the Psychoeducational Assessment (PA). The aim was to offer psychological support, while collecting quantitative data. We also explored whether varying the timing of the PA influences outcomes.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eighty-one Italian women with genetically confirmed PM (M age = 50.5 \u00b1 9.41) completed an 8-week TA protocol based on the Cognitive Behavioral Assessment for Outcome Evaluation (CBA-VE). Participants were randomized into four groups receiving the PA during the 4th, 6th, 8th, or 10th week from baseline. Mixed-design Bayesian ANOVAs assessed changes across timepoints (baseline, post-PA, follow-up) and the effect of the PA timing on the five CBA-OE psychological domains (anxiety, wellbeing, perception of positive change, depression, and psychological distress). An anonymous feedback questionnaire evaluated participant experiences.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants showed significant reductions in the CBA-VE anxiety, depression, and distress scores. The PA had both immediate and delayed effects, particularly for depression and anxiety. Mid-phase delivery led to more stable improvements in CBA-VE perceived positive change. Qualitative feedback indicated high satisfaction and emotional support.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>FRAX-TA appears effective for women with the PM, providing therapeutic benefit even without ongoing treatment. Findings underscore the added value of SS-CBT within assessment and suggest that repeated sessions may enhance symptom recognition and prompt further care. 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