Change of self-schemas following mindfulness-based compassionate living for recurrent depression: A qualitative study.
Acta Psychol June 15, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.107183 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA qualitative study examined how mindfulness-based compassionate living (MBCL) training changed self-schemas in people with recurrent depression. Participants described shifts from negative self-views to more compassionate and accepting self-perceptions. The training helped them relate to themselves with greater kindness and reduced self-criticism, leading to a more stable and positive sense of self. These changes appeared to support resilience against depressive relapse.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with recurrent depression |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based compassionate living |
| Key finding | Mindfulness-based compassionate living training led to shifts from negative self-schemas to more compassionate and accepting self-perceptions in individuals with recurrent depression. |
Abstract
Change of self-schemas following mindfulness-based compassionate living for recurrent depression: A qualitative study.