A comparing study on Morita therapy for treating social phobia
Lu Yingzhi,Zhang Qinfeng,Tian Mingping.
(Zibo Mental Hospital 255120)
【Abstract】 Objective To study the treatment and rehabilitation effects of Morita therapy on social phobia.Method The patients with social phobia diagnosed according to CCMD-2-R were divided into two groups.26 patients were in Morita Therapy group, and 12 patients were in drug therapy group. Both groups were treated for 10 to 12 weeks. The patients were surveyed with SAD before treatment, after treatment and in 6 months later. The treatment effect were assessed after treatment and 6 months later.Result The total score of SAD in Morita therapy group was obviously lower than in drug therapy group. The score of SAD in Morita therapy group lowered continually 6 months after the treatment process, but drug therapy group had no obvious change. The recovery rate in Morita therapy group was higher obviously than that in drug therapy group. The relapse rate in Morita therapy group was obviously lower than that in drug therapy group.Conclusion The treatment effect of Morita therapy on social phobia was better than drug therapy.
