The needs and popularization of psychotherapy in Taiwan

A literature review, a population survey and analysis of hospital statistic s were used to assess the needs and the popularity of psychotherapy in Taiw an. Three community epidemiological studies revealed very similar prevalenc e rates of minor mental disorders. The: statistics of the Children's Mental Health Center revealed that intensive psychotherapy was not a popular trea tment received by patients. The second cycle Taiwan Social Change Survey al so showed a high rate of anxiety and depression in: the community. It also revealed a low acceptance of psychotherapy for treatment of anxiety and dep ression provided by professionals. Thc discrepancy between the great potent ial needs for psychotherapy and the unpopularity of psychotherapy in practi ce was discussion. Methods to make psychotherapy more popular are also sugg ested.