Effect of Group Therapy on Anxiety among Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

T. Jegadeesan, R. Renuchitra, Richu Joseph

Abstract: OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of group therapy in reducing the level of anxiety in adult generalized anxiety disorder. METHODS Totally 30 subjects (15 in experimental group and 15 in control group) of the age group of 30 to 45 years participated in current study. Experimental group underwent GROUP THERAPY. Independent and pairedt test give us the processed results. RESULTS Statistical significance is present for experimental group than control group, with regard to effectiveness of group therapy. CONCLUSION Group therapy has significant effect of reducing generalized anxiety disorder among the adult. Generalized anxiety disorder. Group Therapy, Occupational Therapy

Keywords: Generalized anxiety disorder Group Therapy, Occupational Therapy