Effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy against suicidal ideation in patients with depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of Affective Disorders September 1, 2022 Bing Zhang, Wenxian Fu, Yan Guo et al.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials (479 participants) found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) reduced suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms more than treatment as usual in patients with current depression. The effect on suicidal ideation was modest (standard mean difference -0.33) and on depression was larger (-0.96). The authors conclude MBCT is an effective intervention for reducing both outcomes in depressed patients.