Chapter 16 was without a doubt the most boring chapter in the entire text. And I can say that since I have read the entire book. It was if though the authors took information that could have and should have been compiled into a short section within a chapter, and stretched it out with fillers.Treatments for psychological problems could very well have been fit in with chapter 15 when it goes into detail about the different psychological disorders. But instead of continuing to rant about how poor and unnecessary this chapter was, I will instead go into group therapies which was only slightly interesting.
Group therapies are anonymous group meetings where individuals can enter into a safe environment with people who are struggling with the same issues as them, to talk and get help. Group therapies began in the 1920's and are quite popular due to the low cost, time-saving, and efficiency. Topics being addressed can range from alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction, or eating disorders. Based off of given research, those who attend fair no better than those who go with different treatment options, though no worse either.
I have two close friends, one of who belonged to a gamblers anonymous group as well as one who belonged to a drug addiction group. Both still go to meetings and struggle day to day, but know now that they have somebody to talk to who is going through the same miseries as they are.
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