Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depressive Disorders: Enhancing Access and Tailoring Interventions in Diverse Settings.
Marie Drüge, Lisa Guthardt, Elisa Haller, Johannes Michalak, Jennifer Apolinário-hagen
Advances in experimental medicine and biology 2024 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-4402-2_11 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with depressive disorders |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Keywords | Blended care Cognitive behavioral therapy Depressive disorders Digital mental health Digital therapeutics Major depression Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Psychotherapy integration |
| Citations | 8 |
| Key findings | CBT is the gold standard for major depression, and MBCT is effective for relapse prevention; therapist-guided digital CBT, blended therapy, and digitalized MBIs can be efficacious supplements to face-to-face therapy. |
Abstract
Depressive disorders are an enormous societal burden given their high prevalence and impact on all facets of being human (e.g., relationships, emotions, motivation). There is a variety of evidence-based psychological treatments, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) being the gold standard for major depression. Research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) are an effective relapse prevention and treatment for depression and that MBIs can be integrated in individual therapy. Furthermore, various delivery modes (e.g., digital-delivered therapy) and settings are offered to best meet different needs and improve accessibility: Evidence suggests that therapist-guided digital CBT, blended therapy, and, to some degree, digitalized MBIs may be an efficacious supplement to traditional face-to-face therapy. This chapter provides an overview of the principles and evidence base for CBT and MBCT as well as different delivery modes for depressive disorders in adults. Finally, chances and challenges of integration are discussed as implications for practice, as well as recommendations and ideas for future research.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on depression, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synaptic Dysfunction in Depression: Potential Therapeutic Targets | 2012 | Review | |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: A New Approach to Preventing Relapse | 2003 | Review | |
| Synthesizing the Evidence for Ketamine and Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression: An International Expert Opinion on the Available Evidence and Implementation Adults with treatment-resistant depression | 2021 | Review | |
| Classic psychedelics: An integrative review of epidemiology, therapeutics, mystical experience, and brain network function. General population | 2019 | Integrative review | |
| Sudarshan Kriya Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part II—Clinical Applications and Guidelines | 2005 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cited by 2
- A conceptual framework based on current and emerging treatments for treatment-resistant depression: mechanistic evolution, clinical evidence, and future directions. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics July 1, 2026
- Ketamine as a Mental Health Treatment AJN, American Journal of Nursing February 19, 2026
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