If you are struggling with a mental health challenge, such as depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and/or drug use problems, marital problems or eating disorders, then cognitive behavioral therapy may help. While there were earlier developments, cognitive behavioral therapy was first used during World War II to help veterans deal with the war's psychological impact on [...]
How Can You Benefit From IOP American Behavioral Clinics Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP’s) provide a level of outpatient treatment that is more intensive than traditional weekly outpatient visits. IOP’s are small-group mental health programs meeting three or more hours several times a week. Each patient meets with his or her own doctor to develop an [...]
Advantages of Group Therapy During group therapy, patients meet in a small group with others who may relate to their current condition. Depending on the size and nature of the groups, the setup of group therapy will vary. Typically, groups may have as many as 12 people or as little as 4 people. Groups meet [...]
