The Transformation and Integration of Western Psychotherapy Paradigms

Author: Wang Xinjia
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: In recent years, with the rapid development of China's society and economy, and the acceleration of people's pace of life and work, the incidence of various psychological diseases and problems has surged. According to a survey report released by the World Health Organization of the United Nations in 2000, psychological disorders account for 14.3% of the total disease burden in China, and this figure is still on the rise. In light of this, in addition to the existing psychological clinics and wards in some hospitals, many schools, communities, and military units have also established counseling or treatment institutions. Additionally, China's government departments have recently issued regulations requiring professionals to undergo training and pass exams to obtain the industry qualification of a psychological counselor. At the same time, an increasing number of scholars have begun to focus on the research of the causes and treatment of psychological diseases among Chinese people, and some research results have been published. However, overall, China's psychotherapy remains at a low level in both theoretical research and practical treatment. To achieve the goal of providing localized interpretations of the causes and treatment of psychological diseases based on the characteristics of Chinese people, there is still a long way to go.