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Group psychosocial interventions for adults with schizophrenia and bipolar illness: The evidence base in the light of publications between 1986 and 2006

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  • I. Segredou
  • K. Xenitidis
  • M. Panagiotopoulou
  • V. Bochtsou
  • O. Antoniadou
  • M. Livaditis

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Aim : The treatment of major mental disorders usually combines medical and psychosocial interventions. The present study reviews research pertaining to the efficacy of group psychosocial interventions for people with psychotic illness. Method : An electronic search was conducted through Medline and PsychINFO to identify articles relevant to group therapy for people with schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder. Articles published in the English language, between January 1986 and May 2006, were considered. Studies were included if they had a control group and at least 20 participants. The search resulted in 23 articles concerning patients with schizophrenia and five concerning patients with bipolar affective disorder. Results and Conclusion : The therapeutic approach in the majority of the studies was along the lines of cognitive behaviour therapy and psychoeducation. All studies reported improvement in at least one parameter. Most of them report improvement in skills and overall functioning.

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  • I. Segredou & K. Xenitidis & M. Panagiotopoulou & V. Bochtsou & O. Antoniadou & M. Livaditis, 2012. "Group psychosocial interventions for adults with schizophrenia and bipolar illness: The evidence base in the light of publications between 1986 and 2006," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 58(3), pages 229-238, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:58:y:2012:i:3:p:229-238
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764010390429
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