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The Importance of Building Self-Esteem
October 10, 2018
World Mental Health Day
October 12, 2018

How Group Therapy Can Treat Mental Illness

 

How Group Therapy Can Treat Mental Illness

Mental illness treatment can include many forms of therapy that help an individual work through their symptoms and learn how to properly manage them. Certain therapy approaches for mental illnesses include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and group therapy. Many people feel that therapy in a group setting is not beneficial for mental health. However, an individual can learn a lot from this approach, and it can help treat any mental illness. Participating in group therapy could be the treatment for you, and the mental health experts from Banyan Mental Health explain why. If you are intimidated by receiving treatment in a group setting, you will be surprised by how rewarding this experience can be for your recovery journey.

What Are the Benefits of Group Therapy for Mental Health Treatment?

Engaging in a therapy session with other individuals who are also struggling with similar issues can provide numerous benefits. You will feel support from people who understand exactly how you feel and what you are going through. Mental illness symptoms can be debilitating, and people may feel like they are not being understood. You will be able to share your thoughts and feelings and gain support from others. Hearing feedback from different perspectives can be helpful during the recovery process, and this community support felt in therapy is not present in individualized therapy. You can build your social skills and strengthen communication skills in this therapy setting, and it can feel really empowering to hear from your peers.

If you are struggling with any mental illness, group therapy can effectively treat the symptoms that seem to be taking over your life. Hearing success stories can inspire you to stay on track with your treatment, and you will be amazed at how much this can impact your recovery journey.




Banyan Mental Health provides customized mental health treatment in Boca Raton and our group therapy sessions help so many struggling individuals overcome their disease. Call us today at 888-280-4763.

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Alyssa is Banyan’s Director of Digital Marketing & Technology. After overcoming her own struggles with addiction, she began working in the treatment field in 2012. She graduated from Palm Beach State College in 2016 with additional education in Salesforce University programs. A part of the Banyan team since 2016, Alyssa brings over 5 years of experience in the addiction treatment field.

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