A cognitive-behavioural, group-based intervention for social anxiety in schizophrenia.
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of group-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for social anxiety in schizophrenia. METHOD Patients with schizophrenia (20) with comorbid social anxiety were randomly assigned to the group-based CBT or wait-list control condition. Pre-, post- and 6-week follow-up ratings included measures of social anxiety and avoidance, mood and quality of life. RESULTS The intervention group improved on all outcome measures and the control group showed no change in symptomatology. CONCLUSIONS Group-based CBT is effective in treating social anxiety in schizophrenia.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry
دوره 34 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000