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Francesca Giannone, Cecilia Giordano, Maria Di Blasi1

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Group psychotherapy in Italy, including psychoanalytic, psychodrama, and CBT groups, is expanding within the national health system. Despite patchy growth, its cost-effectiveness makes it vital for addressing psychological distress amid healthcare cuts.

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  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Health Services Research

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  • Overview of group psychotherapy history and prevailing orientations in Italy (psychoanalytically oriented, psychodrama, CBT groups, group analysis).
  • Group psychotherapy is provided free by the Italian health system, showing growth but with uneven expansion.
  • Exploration of Italian training pathways for various group psychotherapy orientations.

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  • Key issues include self-development, psychopathology linked to group experiences, and methodological considerations in different clinical groups.
  • Challenges exist in integrating research and clinical practice in group psychotherapy.
  • An empirical research network aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical work.

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  • It is increasingly recognized as a crucial tool within the national health care system.

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    • Group psychotherapy can significantly expand clinical responses to diverse forms of psychological distress.
    • Its cost-effectiveness supports its role in resource-limited healthcare environments.
    • Further integration of research and practice is needed to optimize its application and efficacy.