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[Does sociotherapy lose importance in scientific discourse?].

Helmut Hausner¹, Göran Hajak, Hermann Spiessl

¹Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie der Universität am Bezirksklinikum Regensburg, Regensburg. helmut.hausner@medbo.de

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Sociotherapy, a proven mental disorder treatment, has significantly declined in psychiatric research over 20 years. This trend highlights a need for multidisciplinary collaboration to boost its presence in mental healthcare research.

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Psychiatry and Mental Health Research
Social Sciences in Medicine

Context:

Sociotherapy is an established treatment for mental disorders.
The study analyzes trends in sociotherapy research over two decades.

Purpose:

To evaluate the evolving role and representation of sociotherapy in psychiatric research.
To assess changes in the scope of sociotherapeutic topics published in a leading psychiatric journal.

Summary:

A systematic analysis of papers from "Psychiatrische Praxis" (1985-2006) revealed a significant decrease in sociotherapy-related articles.
The proportion of articles on sociotherapy dropped from 25% to 10%, with a narrowed focus on work rehabilitation and relatives.

Impact:

Despite its clinical relevance, sociotherapy's prominence in psychiatric research has diminished.
Increased multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial to re-establish sociotherapy in mental health research and practice.