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Group-Based Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERITg) and Its Relationship to Recovery-Oriented Beliefs in Serious Mental Illness

Authors :
Christie W. Musket
Joshua Bullock
Joanna M. Fiszdon
Meaghan Stacy
Steve Martino
Alison James
Paul H. Lysaker
Ashley M. Schnakenberg Martin
Source :
Behavioral Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 7, p 520 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Group-based Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERITg) is the group application of Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERIT), an evidence-based, integrative, recovery-oriented intervention to enhance insight and understanding of oneself and others in individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). MERITg may offer therapeutic interactions between participants that uniquely support recovery. The goal of the current study was to examine the relationship between MERITg participation and recovery-oriented beliefs. Thirty-one participants (outpatient = 21; inpatient = 10) in SMI treatment programs participated in MERITg as an adjunctive treatment. A short form of the Maryland Assessment of Recovery in Serious Mental Illness (MARS-12) was used to assess recovery-oriented beliefs before and after group participation. Recovery-oriented beliefs significantly improved in the outpatient MERITg group but not in the inpatient group, and change in recovery-oriented beliefs was positively correlated with the total number of groups attended. These findings suggest the promise of MERITg for enhancing recovery-oriented beliefs. The potential role of treatment setting is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2076328X
Volume :
14
Issue :
7
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Behavioral Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.6e550cc61a3f42eea4b439babc6d434e
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14070520