Internet Chat As Group Therapy


This study investigated the effectiveness of group therapy delivered through an Internet chat


Casual dress is OK

A group of investigators of the University of Heidelberg has published a controlled study on a new modality of treatment based on internet chat, in the July issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. This study investigated the effectiveness of group therapy delivered through an Internet chat following inpatient treatment.

The low dropout rate and the high session attendance supported the expectation that this novel offer met patients’ needs, and thus, opens a new avenue for the optimization of care for patients with mental disorders.

Just think of the increase in income potential? Wow.

Posted: Tue - August 7, 2007 at 02:22 PM