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Feasibility of metacognitive interpersonal therapy treatments in European public services

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 August 2025

M. Pinotti*
Affiliation:
South Psychiatric Operating Unit, Mental Health Department, Mental Health Center Rovereto, Trento, Italy
F. Inchausti
Affiliation:
University of La Rioja, La Rioja, Spain
G. Dimaggio
Affiliation:
MIT Center, Rome, Italy
R. Popolo
Affiliation:
MIT Center, Rome, Italy
P. Ottavi
Affiliation:
MIT Center, Rome, Italy
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (MIT) is a third wave orientation psychotherapy, based on the understanding that severe mental illness features a combination of poor capacity to make sense of mental states or metacognition, maladaptive interpersonal schemas and dysfunctional coping procedures.

Objectives

MIT is gathering increasing empirical support in both individual and group formats, in adults and adolescence in populations with personality disorders and early psychosis (Dimaggio et al., 2017; Fioravanti et al., 2024; Gordon-King et al., 2018; Pasetto et al., 2022; Inchausti et al., 2022; Popolo et al., 2018).

Methods

The group format has been empirically tested in different countries (Italy, Spain and Norway).

Results

Here we present the results of a series of RCT delivered in public mental health units (Ichausti et al., 2017; 2018; 2024; and Pinotti et al., 2024; Popolo et al., 2021; 2022).

Conclusions

Overall results show that MIT in group can be successfully delivered in the context of public mental health facilities with evidence for its efficacy, feasibility and effectiveness.

Disclosure of Interest

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