Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: a low intensity group program to prevent depressive relapse
Oxford Guide to Low Intensity CBT Interventions May 1, 2010 DOI: 10.1093/med:psych/9780199590117.003.0043 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can help prevent the recurrence of depression during the maintenance phase of care. This chapter describes a low-intensity group program based on MBCT, covering its rationale, session structure, content, and evidence of effectiveness. It also discusses the potential for delivering MBCT through alternative formats like telephone or internet.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy |
| Key finding | MBCT programs show evidence of effectiveness in preventing depression recurrence and can be adapted for delivery via telephone or internet. |
Abstract
Chapter 43 is concerned with preventing the recurrence of depression. This intervention coincides with the maintenance phase in the IOM spectrum of care. This chapter describes the use of a LI group program based on Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and provides the rationale behind MCBT, the session structure and content of an MCBT program, and the evidence of its effectiveness, concluding by discussing the potential of MCBT programs to be delivered in alternative formats such as via the telephone or internet.