Mindfulness based cognitive therapy for youth with inflammatory bowel disease and depression - Findings from a pilot randomised controlled trial.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research August 2, 2021 T. Ewais, J. Begun, M. Kenny et al.
An adapted mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and comorbid depression is feasible and improves depression, stress, mindfulness, and adaptive coping. In a pilot randomized controlled trial, 64 AYAs aged 16–29 were assigned to MBCT or treatment as usual. At 8 weeks, the MBCT group showed significantly lower depression and stress scores, and higher active coping and total mindfulness scores. At 20 weeks, improvements in mindful awareness and coping by positive reframing and planning were sustained. The study suggests MBCT holds promise as a component of integrated IBD care.