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Psychosocial therapies in severe mental illness: update on evidence and recommendations

Gühne, Uta, Weinmann, Stefan, Riedel-Heller, Steffi G., Becker, Thomas·2020·Current Opinion in Psychiatry

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide an overview of the update of the evidence-based and consensus-based German S3 guideline on psychosocial therapies for severe mental illnesses (SMI), with particular attention to current developments and future research tasks. RECENT FINDINGS: There has been a significant increase in studies on the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in treatment of people with SMI. In the guideline a distinction is made between system-level interventions (e.g. multidisciplinary team-based psychiatric community care) and single-handed (nonteam-based) interventions (e.g. psychoeducation). Furthermore, principles of treatment (e.g. recovery-orientation) and self-help interventions (e.g. peer support) are addressed. The update of the guideline includes 33 recommendations and 12 statements. Compared with the first edition, there were upgrades in the recommendation of Supported Employment (A) and Supported Housing (A). Interventions such as peer support (B) and lifestyle interventions (A) were included for the first time. Developments are discussed in the context of most recent literature. Areas for further research are highlighted and fields for next updates such as antistigma interventions and supported parenting were identified. SUMMARY: The present guideline offers an important opportunity to further improve health services for people with SMI. However, guideline implementation is challenging.

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Authors
Gühne, U., Weinmann, S., Riedel-Heller, S. G., & Becker, T.
Affiliations
  • Leipzig University (DE)
  • Vivantes Klinikum (DE)
  • Universität Ulm (DE)
Corresponding author
  • Riedel-Heller, Steffi G.
  • Becker, Thomas
Venue
Current Opinion in Psychiatry
Published
2020-07
Volume
33
Issue
4
Pages
414-421
ISSN
  • 0951-7367 (ISSN-L)
  • 1473-6578
OpenAlex
W3027591844
Cited by
19
References
75
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 2
FWCI
0.29
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Opinion in Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Keywords
psychosocial interventions, severe mental illness, S3 guideline, supported employment, supported housing, peer support, psychoeducation, recovery-oriented treatment, self-help intervention, lifestyle intervention, multidisciplinary team, guideline implementation
MeSH terms
Psychosocial Intervention, Mental Disorders, Humans, Practice Guidelines as Topic

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