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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry Volume 34, 2000 - Issue 5
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A cognitive-behavioural, group-based intervention for social anxiety in schizophrenia

Stephen Halperin Western Australian Institute for Psychotherapy Research, Inner City Mental Health Service, Perth, Australia
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Paula Nathan Western Australian Institute for Psychotherapy Research, Inner City Mental Health Service, Perth, Australia
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Peter Drummond Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
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David Castle The University of Western Australia and Fremantle Hospital, Alma Street Centre, Alma Street, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
Pages 809-813 | Received 01 Dec 1999, Accepted 21 Jun 2000, Published online: 07 Aug 2009
 

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.

Notes

*Full details of the program used in this study are available from P. Nathan, WA Institute for Psychotherapy Research, Inner City Mental Health Service, 74 Murray Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia.

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