The effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on self-esteem, self-concept, and social anxiety of people with social anxiety disorder
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry May 1, 2022 Marziea Raee, Nabi Fatahi, Mohammad Sadegh Homayoun et al.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) significantly improved self-esteem and self-concept and reduced social anxiety in people with social anxiety disorder. Thirty individuals from counseling centers in Shiraz participated; 15 received eight weekly 120-minute MBCT sessions over 56 days, while 15 received no intervention. Covariance analyses showed significant differences between groups for self-esteem, self-concept, and social anxiety. The therapy appears useful for increasing self-esteem and self-concept and decreasing social anxiety in this population.