Group therapy is an ideal therapeutic setting for people who are experiencing interpersonal difficulties such as depression, anger and anxiety. Group members often benefit from the social interaction that is a fundamental aspect of group therapy.

Group therapy provides a sense of social acceptance and identity for participants. It can be comforting to discover that other people share similar symptoms, stressors and emotional issues. Learning how other people are able to cope with depression, for example, offers new strategies that people can implement in their own lives. Interactions in a group can also offer feedback that gives a unique insight into one’s own behavior and emotions.