INDIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH STUDIES - Volume 5 Issue 2, July 23

Pages: 89-110
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Effectiveness of Mindfuless Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Preventing Depression Symptoms

Author: Swati Pande & Linda Salvucci

Category: Health Studies

Abstract:

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is quickly gaining more popularity in the treatment of various disorders including depression. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness meditation and cognitive techniques to alleviate depression, enhance well-being, and prevent relapse in individuals with recurrent episodes. This integrative approach fosters emotional regulation, positive mood, and potential spiritual experiences. The focus of this systematic review was to investigate existing researches on MBCT and depression. To explore the effectiveness of MBCTand its mechanisms of action that help in breaking the negative thought patterns developed in people when dealing with major depression. This study identified the large number ofstudies that recommend MBCT as an effective psychological intervention to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in clinical and non-clinical populations and have also demonstrated preventing the recurrence of depression.

Keywords: Depression, depressive relapse, mindfulness, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness meditation, mindfulness breathing