JOURNAL ARTICLE

Study Data from Haukeland University Hospital Provide New Insights into Personality Disorders (Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy in Group for Avoidant Personality Disorder-A Comparison With Best Available Practice).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 1229 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses research on Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) and the effectiveness of Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy in Group (MIT-G) as a treatment option. Conducted at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, the study involved 56 patients with AvPD undergoing MIT-G, which was compared to a control group of 154 patients receiving standard outpatient therapies. Results indicated significant improvements in personality functioning, anxiety and depression symptoms, and group relationships for those in the MIT-G group, although the study's nonrandomized design limits causal inferences. The findings suggest that MIT-G may offer substantial clinical benefits for individuals with AvPD. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/09, p1229
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:188265398
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