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= Possible disadvantage that is serious and may involve stopping medication. |
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= Possible disadvantage that can be managed/tolerated. |
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= Possible advantage. |
| COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT) | GROUP PSYCHO-EDUCATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility (Is the therapy widely available) |
Highly accessible treatment. | Limited number of meeting venues. |
| Cost/ affordability | Up to 10 sessions covered by Medicare rebate, then full fees. | Mostly affordable. |
| Engagement (Number of people who continue with and complete therapy) |
84 in 100 people | 73 in 100 people. |
| Flexible for your schedule | Flexible for your schedule. | Not flexible for individual schedules. |
| Focus on problem areas | May not focus enough on broader issues. | May not focus enough on individual issues. |
| Medication adherence (Will it help you stay on your prescribed medication?) | Better adherence to medication. | Better adherence to some medications only. |
| Privacy/ confidentiality | Safeguarded by clinician-patient confidentiality. | May be more limited due to group setting. |
| Tailored to individual’s needs | Individually-tailored. | May not fit individual needs and situation/life situation. |
| Time commitment | 620 sessions of 1 hour over about 6 months. | Up to 21 weekly sessions of about 1.5 hours over 6 months. |