“…[17][18][19] Research indicates that group cognitive therapy (GCT) is used to manage a variety of multiple psychological conditions by enhancing self-assertiveness, happiness, hope, and overall mental health; it has also been shown to alleviate social phobias, alter heart rhythm, alleviate false personal perceptions, and reduce hallucinations and delusions. [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] It is an active, collaborative, problem-oriented, relatively shortterm treatment. Therapeutic effects are mediated by cognitive changes, including thoughts, beliefs, and schemas.…”