Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: A Systematic Review of Cognitive Outcomes
Mindfulness February 16, 2022 Morganne A. Kraines, Summer Peterson, G. Tremont et al.
A systematic review of ten studies on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for people with at least mild depressive symptoms found mixed results for cognitive outcomes. Three studies showed no improvements in cognitive measures, while seven studies showed at least one improvement. The review highlights inconsistencies in terminology, samples, and methodology across studies, which may explain the mixed findings. The authors recommend a more streamlined approach for future research on cognitive outcomes in depressed individuals undergoing these interventions.