A Brief Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Intervention as a Population-Level Strategy for Anxiety and Depression
International Journal of Cognitive Therapy April 20, 2021 Emilee E. Burgess, Steven Selchen, Benjamin D. Diplock et al.
A 5-week abbreviated mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program significantly reduced mood and anxiety symptom severity and increased general well-being in 54 physician-referred, treatment-seeking adults with mood or anxiety symptoms. Effect sizes were generally large, with high response and remission rates. The findings suggest that a shortened MBCT protocol can produce substantial clinical benefits and may improve cost-effectiveness and access to care for anxiety and depression.