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Michael Moore

2 papers in the library · 35 citations · publishing 2022

Papers

Association between decentering and reductions in relapse/recurrence in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression in adults: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology February 1, 2022 Michael Moore, Mark A. Lau, Emily A. P. Haigh et al. 33 citations

Decentering—the ability to observe thoughts and feelings as temporary events in the mind—may help reduce relapse in major depression, but it is not unique to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). In a randomized trial, 227 formerly depressed adults received MBCT, relaxation group therapy (RGT), or treatment as usual (TAU). During acute treatment, depression levels increased in RGT and TAU but not in MBCT. Gains in decentering from mid- to posttreatment predicted reduced depression in MBCT and TAU, but not RGT, and were linked to lower relapse rates across all groups over 12 months. These exploratory findings suggest decentering is a potent but nonspecific mechanism.

DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000718 (opens in new tab) Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Psycinfo Depression economics Randomized controlled trial +10

Association between Decentering and Reductions in Relapse/Recurrence in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

January 31, 2022 Michael Moore, Mark A. Lau, Emily A. P. Haigh et al. 2 citations

Decentering, the ability to view thoughts and feelings as temporary mental events, may help prevent relapse in major depression. In a randomized trial, 227 formerly depressed adults received mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), relaxation group therapy, or treatment as usual. During acute treatment, depression symptoms increased in the relaxation and treatment-as-usual groups but not in MBCT. Gains in decentering from mid- to post-treatment predicted reduced depression across MBCT and treatment as usual, but not relaxation therapy. Those who improved in decentering had the lowest relapse rates over 12 months, regardless of group. Results suggest decentering is a non-specific mechanism for reducing depression relapse.

DOI: 10.31231/osf.io/mx32f (opens in new tab) Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Depression economics Relapse prevention Psychotherapist +6