"Coming Correct": Conducting Community Engagement Studios to Adapt Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for the Chronic Pain-Depression Comorbidity Among Older Black Adults.
Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings June 1, 2026 Tony V Pham, Kozbi Bayne, Defne Yucebas et al.
Older Black adults with chronic pain and depression found mindfulness-based cognitive therapy acceptable when adapted for cultural resonance, physical limitations, and faith. Through community engagement sessions with 20 participants aged 51-84, three themes emerged: acceptance of mindfulness when tailored to language and physical needs, importance of culturally grounded instructors, and preference for flexible delivery options. The findings suggest MBCT is feasible for this population with appropriate adaptations.