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Life sciences · Journal article
Advanced International Journal for Research · July 31, 2026
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This narrative review synthesizes empirical literature on group therapy for adolescent emotional problems published 2020–2025, concluding that group interventions (cognitive-behavioural, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based, skills training, expressive, trauma-focused, and digital formats) produce moderate to strong symptom reductions and improved functioning. The review recommends greater integration of group therapy into adolescent mental health policy and practice, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and accessibility, but does not present primary data or effect sizes from individual studies.
Narrative literature review. Adolescents with emotional and behavioural difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Intervention: Group therapy modalities: cognitive-behavioural group therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, skills training groups, expressive therapies, trauma-focused groups, and digital/online formats. Compared with: Individual therapy (mentioned as comparator in cost-effectiveness discussion).
Group therapy produces moderate to strong reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms in adolescents Group interventions improve emotional regulation and social functioning Group therapy offers cost-effective, scalable alternative to individual therapy
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Clinicians and policy-makers should consider integrating group therapy into adolescent mental health services as an evidence-based, accessible, and cost-effective intervention modality. The review supports multiple group formats across school and community settings.
A narrative literature review synthesizing empirical evidence on group therapy effectiveness for adolescent emotional problems, offering practice recommendations rather than reporting original research.
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Clinicians and policy-makers should consider integrating group therapy into adolescent mental health services as an evidence-based, accessible, and cost-effective intervention modality. The review supports multiple group formats across school and community settings.
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Adolescence is a developmentally sensitive period characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social change, during which young people are especially vulnerable to emotional and behavioural problems including anxiety, depression, and stress. Global data indicate that a substantial proportion of adolescents experience mental health disorders, making early and accessible intervention essential. This narrative review synthesises empirical literature published between 2020 and 2025 to examine the effectiveness of group therapy in addressing adolescent emotional and behavioural difficulties. Drawing on studies from psychology, social work, counselling, education, and psychiatry, the review explores multiple group intervention modalities, including cognitive behavioural group therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, skills training groups expressive therapies, trauma-focused groups, and emerging digital/online formats. The theoretical foundation draws on Bandura's Social Learning Theory and Rogers' Humanistic Theory, explaining how peer modelling, vicarious reinforcement, and a supportive therapeutic environment contribute to positive outcomes. Findings across randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses consistently show that group therapy produces moderate to strong reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms, improves emotional regulation and social functioning, and offers a cost-effective, scalable alternative to individual therapy. School-based and community-based delivery models further enhance accessibility and reduce stigma. The review concludes that group therapy is a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based intervention that warrants greater integration into adolescent mental health policy and practice.
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