Freda McManus

2 papers in the library · 273 citations · publishing 2011-2012

Papers

A randomized clinical trial of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy versus unrestricted services for health anxiety (hypochondriasis).

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology June 18, 2012 Freda McManus, Christina Surawy, Kate Muse et al. 177 citations

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) added to usual services reduces health anxiety more than usual services alone, with moderate effect sizes immediately after treatment (Cohen's d = 0.48) and at one-year follow-up (d = 0.48). At one year, 36% of MBCT participants still met criteria for hypochondriasis versus 76% of those receiving usual services alone. Improvements in mindfulness mediated the reduction in health anxiety symptoms. The findings suggest MBCT is a useful addition for patients with health anxiety.

DOI: 10.1037/a0028782 Anxiety Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Randomized controlled trial Psychological intervention +6

Mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy for severe health anxiety (hypochondriasis): An interpretative phenomenological analysis of patients’ experiences

British Journal of Clinical Psychology January 21, 2011 Matthew Williams, Freda McManus, Kate Muse et al. 96 citations

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an acceptable and beneficial treatment for severe health anxiety. In interviews three months after completing an MBCT course, most participants reported improvements in both health anxiety and broader functioning. Notably, the practice of focusing attention on bodily sensations did not worsen their health anxiety. Participants described cultivating a new approach to health anxiety and to life in general, though some identified barriers to experiencing change through MBCT.

DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8260.2010.02000.x Full text Anxiety Interpretative phenomenological analysis Psychotherapist Cognition +4