Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) represents a significant global health challenge, with elevated risks of suicidal ideation. This study evaluated the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in mitigating depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among institutionalized patients with MDD in Nigeria. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 101 participants (MBCT: n = 50,...
Depression is a serious issue in the world, affecting over 350 million people. Although it may present at any age, adolescence to early adulthood is the most common age of onset, and females are affected twice as much as males. Rumination is a specific known risk factor for the onset, severity, prolongation, and relapse of depression. Relapse prevention in recurrent depression is a significant...