Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders01:24

Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders

884
Treatment approaches for psychological disorders fall into three main categories: psychological, biological, and sociocultural. Each approach targets different aspects of mental health, requiring varying levels of education and training.
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
884
Psychotherapy01:28

Psychotherapy

620
Psychotherapy is a versatile, nonmedical approach aimed at helping individuals address emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal issues to enhance their overall well-being. It can involve one-on-one sessions, couples counseling, or small group discussions with a therapist. The therapeutic process includes various techniques such as open discussion, interpretation of thoughts and behaviors, active listening, positive reinforcement, and role modeling. Psychotherapy aims to support individuals in...
620
Psychodynamic Therapy01:29

Psychodynamic Therapy

810
Psychodynamic therapies emphasize the exploration of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences as fundamental contributors to psychological difficulties. These therapies, deeply rooted in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, aim to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts, granting individuals insights that promote emotional and behavioral healing. Contemporary psychodynamic approaches have evolved, integrating a broader range of influences and methodologies while still valuing the...
810
Group Therapy01:26

Group Therapy

617
Group therapy is a sociocultural approach to psychological treatment, where individuals with shared psychological challenges come together under the guidance of a mental health professional. This therapeutic modality offers unique opportunities for individuals to connect, share, and grow within the context of a supportive group. By fostering mutual understanding and collaboration, group therapy can address a range of psychological concerns effectively, often complementing or surpassing the...
617
Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

569
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
569
Self-Help Support Groups01:28

Self-Help Support Groups

458
Self-help support groups are voluntary, community-based organizations that provide a platform for individuals with shared concerns to exchange support, insights, and practical strategies for coping with life challenges. Typically led by group members or paraprofessionals, these groups form a cornerstone of mental health care, especially in reaching populations that are underserved by traditional healthcare systems.
Accessibility and Cost-Effectiveness
One of the primary strengths of self-help...
458

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Step by Step Into Adulthood: Predictors of Psychological Maturity in Adolescents.

Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc·2026
Same author

The virtue of temperance: a neurobiological perspective.

Frontiers in human neuroscience·2026
Same author

Prevalence of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders among transgender and gender non-conforming youth and adults in a U.S. healthcare system between 2019 and 2023.

Comprehensive psychiatry·2026
Same author

Gender Differences in Cannabis as a Mediator Between Distress Factors and Non-Fatal Suicidal Behaviors.

International journal of mental health and addiction·2026
Same author

Racial disparities in suicide rates across the united states: a comparative analysis of non-Hispanic Whites and non-Hispanic Blacks.

Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique·2026
Same author

Childhood Adversity and All-Cause Mortality Risk.

JAMA pediatrics·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 9, 2026

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design
07:40

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

A Positive Group Psychotherapy Intervention for Enhancing Mental Health: A Quantitative Study.

Ali Eryılmaz1, Ekin Özbey Duygu2, Erick Messias3

  • 1Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Psychodynamic Psychiatry
|March 18, 2026
PubMed
Summary

This study shows that positive group psychotherapy, integrating cultural sensitivity, significantly reduced negative emotions and psychological distress. This strength-based, culturally informed approach offers clinical value for psychodynamic practice.

Keywords:
cultural adaptationsefficacygroup psychotherapypositive psychotherapy

More Related Videos

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 9, 2026

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design
07:40

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research
  • Cultural Psychiatry

Background:

  • Positive and transcultural psychotherapy blends positive psychology with culturally sensitive psychodynamic methods.
  • This approach emphasizes individual strengths within diverse cultural contexts, drawing from existential and psychodynamic traditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of a 24-session group psychotherapy program based on positive and transcultural psychotherapy principles.
  • To assess the impact of this intervention on life satisfaction, affect, depressive symptoms, and psychological distress.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative experimental design with two experimental groups and one control group.
  • Nonparametric analyses including Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used.
  • Outcome measures focused on life satisfaction, positive and negative affect, depression, and psychological distress.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant improvements were observed in the experimental groups compared to the control group.
  • Key improvements included reduced negative affect, depression, and psychological discomfort post-intervention.
  • These positive outcomes were consistent across both experimental groups.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides evidence for the efficacy of positive group psychotherapy within a transcultural framework.
  • The intervention demonstrated significant reductions in depressive symptoms and emotional distress.
  • Strength-based, culturally informed group interventions hold clinical value in psychodynamic practice.