Group Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERITg) for serious mental illness

What is it about?

This paper describes a new group-based format of metacognitive reflection and insight therapy (MERITg), psychotherapy for serious mental illness. We then examine the feasibility and acceptability of the group in thirty-one participants (inpatient = 10; outpatient = 21).

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Why is it important?

Findings suggest that the group was successfully implemented and that group participants thought the group acceptable and enjoyable. Importantly, this study suggests that focusing on improving insight in a group psychotherapy format may have promise for helping those with serious mental illness.