Full Text Full Text (PDF) Alert me when this article is cited Alert me if a correction is posted Email this article to a Colleague Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal Add to My Articles & Searches Download to citation manager Citing Articles via HighWire Citing Articles via Google Scholar Articles by Lipsitz, J. D. Articles by Fyer, A. J. Search for Related Content PubMed Citation Articles by Lipsitz, J. D. Articles by Fyer, A. J. Phobic Disorders Other Psychotherapy

Open Trial of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Social Phobia

OBJECTIVE: Interpersonal psychotherapy is a time-limited treatment initially developed to treat depression. It has not been studied for the treatment of anxiety disorders. METHOD: Interpersonal psychotherapy was modified and tested in a 14-week, open trial of nine patients with DSM-IV social phobia. RESULTS: At termination, seven (78%) were independently rated as much or very much improved on overall social phobia symptoms. Nearly all clinician ratings and self-ratings of social phobia symptoms significantly improved. Changes approximated those of established treatments for social phobia. CONCLUSIONS: Interpersonal psychotherapy may have efficacy for the treatment of social phobia. Further study in a comparison trial is warranted.

This article has been cited by other articles:

				K. L. Bleiberg and J. C. Markowitz A Pilot Study of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Am J Psychiatry, January 1, 2005; 162(1): 181 - 183. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Get information about faster international access.

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 1999 American Psychiatric Association. All rights reserved.

Home | Search | Current Issue | Past Issues | Subscribe | All APPI Journals | Help | Contact Us