Perceived changes in the self following an MBCT protocol: a qualitative study to inform further theory development
Mental Health and Social Inclusion December 14, 2026 Philippine Chachignon, Emmanuelle Le Barbenchon, Carine Finiels et al.
Purpose Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a flagship intervention addressing depressive disorders that are distressing for the self and socially impairing. While psychological processes such as self-regulation, meta-awareness and self-transcendence account for its efficacy, these are often examined in isolation, and the social aspects of the self remain under-researched. Moreover,...