Keywords
Psicología Positiva; Terapias de tercera generación; bienestar, auto-aceptación, trastorno mental grave, Positive psychology; third generation psychotherapy; well-being; self-acceptance; severe psychiatric conditions
The feasibility and acceptability study of a positive psychology group intervention for people with severe psychiatric conditions
Abstract
El proceso de recuperación en el campo de la salud mental puede mejorarse promoviendo el bienestar. Las terapias de tercera generación promueven la aceptación sin juicios de los problemas, así como el desarrollo del bienestar y las fortalezas personales. El objetivo de este estudio fue comprobar la viabilidad, aceptabilidad y la eficacia de una intervención grupal para mejorar el bienestar en personas con trastornos psiquiátricos graves. Los resultados mostraron que el protocolo era factible y altamente aceptable, mostrando altas tasas de asistencia y adherencia, así como una alta satisfacción. Al finalizar la terapia de grupo, los participantes informaron de una mejora significativa de la autoaceptación y de una disminución significativa de la sensibilidad interpersonal y la depresión. Los resultados indican que la terapia de grupo de psicología positiva puede ser una poderosa estrategia complementaria para las personas con trastornos psiquiátricos graves. Aunque la validez del estudio está limitada por la falta de un grupo de comparación, el presente estudio permitirá optimizar los procesos del ensayo y realizar un futuro ensayo de control aleatorio definitivo.
The process of recovery from mental health can be improved by promoting wellness. Third-generation perspectives promote non-judgmental acceptance of problems as well as the development of a person’s well-being and strengths. The aim of this study is to test the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of a group intervention to improve well-being in people with severe psychiatric conditions. Results showed that the protocol was feasible and highly acceptable, showing high attendance and adherence rates as well as high satisfaction. On completion of group therapy, participants reported a significant improvement in self-acceptance and significant decreases in interpersonal sensitivity and depression. The results indicate that positive psychology group therapy may be a powerful complementary strategy among people with severe psychiatric conditions. Though the validity of the study is limited by the lack of comparison group, the present study will allow for the optimisation of trial processes and a future definitive randomised control trial.
The process of recovery from mental health can be improved by promoting wellness. Third-generation perspectives promote non-judgmental acceptance of problems as well as the development of a person’s well-being and strengths. The aim of this study is to test the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of a group intervention to improve well-being in people with severe psychiatric conditions. Results showed that the protocol was feasible and highly acceptable, showing high attendance and adherence rates as well as high satisfaction. On completion of group therapy, participants reported a significant improvement in self-acceptance and significant decreases in interpersonal sensitivity and depression. The results indicate that positive psychology group therapy may be a powerful complementary strategy among people with severe psychiatric conditions. Though the validity of the study is limited by the lack of comparison group, the present study will allow for the optimisation of trial processes and a future definitive randomised control trial.
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