How Does MBCT for Depression Work? Studying Cognitive and Affective Mediation Pathways
PLoS One August 23, 2013 T. Batink, Frenk Peeters, Nicole Geschwind et al.
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce current symptoms and to prevent recurrence of major depressive disorder. At present, it is not well understood which underlying mechanisms during MBCT are associated with its efficacy. The current study (n = 130) was designed to examine the roles of mindfulness skills, rumination, worry and affect, and...