A cognitive-behavioural, group-based intervention for social anxiety in schizophrenia.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of group-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for social anxiety in schizophrenia.


METHODS
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.
Halperin
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Western Australian Institute for Psychotherapy Research, Inner City Mental Health Service, Perth, Australia.
Nathan
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Drummond
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Castle
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents