A cognitive-behavioural, group-based intervention for social anxiety in schizophrenia

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Halperin, S., Nathan, P., Drummond, P.D. and Castle, D. (2000) A cognitive-behavioural, group-based intervention for social anxiety in schizophrenia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 34 (5). pp. 809-813.

Link to Published Version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j.1440-1614.2000.00820.x
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Abstract

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.

Publication Type:	Journal Article
Murdoch Affiliation:	School of Psychology
Publisher:	Sage
Copyright:	Sage
URI:	http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/7168

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