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Ladan Zarshenas1, Mehdi Baneshi2, Farkhondeh Sharif3
1Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Community Based Nursing and Midwifery Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
BMC Psychiatry
|November 25, 2017
Summary
Group anger management significantly reduced aggression in substance abuse patients. This cognitive behavioral intervention offers a valuable therapeutic tool for self-management and decreasing anger, complementing pharmacotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Rising societal anger and aggression, particularly among substance abuse patients.
- Need for effective anger management strategies in addiction treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of group anger management education on aggression levels in substance-dependent patients.
- To apply Patrick Reilly's cognitive behavioral approach to anger reduction.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental study design.
- 12-session group therapy incorporating cognitive intervention, relaxation, and communication skills based on Patrick Reilly's model.
- Aggression levels assessed pre- and post-intervention; data analyzed using SPSS v.16.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in aggression levels observed post-intervention (p=0.001).
- No significant correlation found between aggression levels and demographic variables (p>0.05).
Conclusions:
- Group anger management is effective in reducing aggression among substance abuse patients.
- This intervention can be integrated into treatment programs to enhance self-management and anger control.
- The approach serves as a valuable adjunct to pharmacotherapy.
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