Scientists from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom discovered that group psychotherapy helped people with long-term Covid-19 combat apathy, fatigue and depression. Research results published In BMJ (British Medical Journal).
585 adults with long-term COVID-19 participated in the study. They were divided into two groups. The first group had to undergo a one-off psychotherapy session followed by support from a qualified practitioner. Volunteers from the second group participated in a special eight-week REGAIN group psychotherapy program that included psychological support, frequent online meetings with the doctor, physical exercise and homework.
The results showed that after three months of treatment, 17% of participants in the REGAIN group reported that their overall health had improved. In the group that received therapy once, this rate was 8%. Some participants in the second group noted progress in changes in their psychological and physical state, a decrease in the intensity of depression symptoms and relief from fatigue.
Scientists have suggested that similar combination treatments could improve the quality of life of many people with long-term Covid-19. Despite the current organizational difficulties, they hope that this method of treatment will become widespread in the future.
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