The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Real-World Healthcare Services
Mindfulness January 12, 2019 A. Tickell, S. Ball, P. Bernard et al.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is delivered effectively and safely in routine mental health services, even though its use has expanded beyond the originally intended population. Across five UK mental health services with 1,554 participants, 47% entered with non-depressed scores, and 96% of those remained non-depressed after treatment. Among the 53% who entered with depressed scores, 45% recovered to non-depressed range, and overall depression severity significantly decreased. Reliable deterioration was low (3%), comparable to other psychotherapies.