Group cognitive–behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression

Summary Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment approach that can be delivered not only on a one-to-one basis but also to groups and in self-help formats. However, the evidence base supporting individual CBT is more extensive than the research regarding group CBT. This is li...

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Published inAdvances in psychiatric treatment : the Royal College of Psychiatrists' journal of continuing professional development Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 219 - 227
Main Author Whitfield, Graeme
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2010
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Summary:Summary Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment approach that can be delivered not only on a one-to-one basis but also to groups and in self-help formats. However, the evidence base supporting individual CBT is more extensive than the research regarding group CBT. This is likely to influence the choice of services that develop in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in primary care in England. This article outlines the different forms that group CBT takes, the way in which it may benefit people and the current evidence base supporting its use for anxiety and depression. It also outlines the advantages of group or individual CBT and describes those patients who appear to be best suited to a specific delivery.
ISSN:1355-5146
1472-1481
DOI:10.1192/apt.bp.108.005744