What is group therapy good for?

Lots Of Things: Group psychotherapy usually consists of a group of individuals sharing a common theme or issue, who join together with a group leader, who is usually a licensed mental health profession, in an effort to overcome their issues. Almost any type of psychiatric illness is well served in group therapy such as depression, anxiety, panic, eating disorders, grief, substance abuse to name a few.

Group Therapy: Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, ocd, substance abuse, intimacy issues, overall health.

Group therapy: For certain clinical conditions, and for some patients, yes, group therapy can be VERY effective. As an example, veterans often respond well to group therapy.