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The world's openness to eliminate the stigma around mental illness has resulted in improved knowledge about the topic. Every day, more and more people become comfortable talking about mental health and ways to combat negativity. Now, a lot of people are turning to group therapy, where instead of one-on-one sessions, a psychotherapist works with several people at the same time.

In a scoping review conducted by researchers in South Asia this year, group-based therapy sessions were found to help improve mental health in individuals with fewer resources. This was related to psychosocial factors like income, housing, and relationships and how these were essential in recovery from mental illness.

Mental health interventions

When talking about going to therapy for mental health, the first thing that comes to mind is coming to a psychiatrist or psychologist's office and having talk therapy. While this is proven to be effective, it is safe to admit that not everyone can afford to address mental health concerns through this method.

In more rural areas where the economic structure is not the same as in highly industrialized places, group-based interventions play a huge role in helping individuals with their mental health. Aside from being cost-effective, it is proven to be at least as effective as individual therapy. That is without the need to pay the full cost of a professional and possibly without the need to pay for expensive medication as well.

Having local interventions also provides increased accessibility, especially among indigent communities, where trust has been established within their circle. This puts them in a safe space where members are more open to sharing their experiences and insights.