An exploration of group cognitive analytic therapy for anxiety and depression

ConclusionsGroup cognitive analytic therapy shows promise as an acceptable and feasible treatment for clients with mood and anxiety disorders presenting to primary care services. Further larger and more controlled studies are indicated.Practitioner points The study supports the idea that GCAT is an acceptable and feasible treatment for clients with mood and anxiety disorders in a primary care setting. Clients indicated the utility of various aspects of GCAT The study provides tentative evidence for the effectiveness of GCAT in ameliorating symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in primary care.

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Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - September 25, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elaine Martin, Gary Byrne, Graham Connon, Liz Power Tags: Special Issue Paper Source Type: research