Group Therapy for Schizophrenia: Research Progress and Comparison between Global and Chinese Studies

Abstract

Group therapy is an effective form of psychotherapy. It is usually organised and led by a professional psychotherapist. In group therapy, a group of people come together to explore and work with each other's problems. The method of group therapy for treating schizophrenia is gradually being widely used in China and foreign countries. The present study summarizes the advantages of group therapy for treating schizophrenia, reviews the existing methods of group therapy for treating schizophrenia in China and foreign countries, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different treatment methods in group therapy, and summarizes the types and usage proportions of group therapy for treating schizophrenia in China and foreign countries. At present, group therapy for treating schizophrenia still has certain limitations both in China and foreign countries. The present study suggest that China and foreign countries can learn from each other and make group therapy more effective in treating schizophrenia.