A Maturing Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Reflects on Two Critical Issues
Z. Segal, Sona Dimidjian, Rachel Vanderkruik, Joseph J. Lévy
Current Opinion in Psychology January 28, 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2019.01.015 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | MBCT is effective for recurrent mood disorders but underutilized in clinical and population health settings; the roles of home practice and digital delivery need further investigation. |
Abstract
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is a multimodal intervention that integrates training in mindfulness meditation and the cognitive theory of affective disorder. This hybrid nature may provide an advantage in the prevention field that addresses the critical need for enhancing wellness among people with recurrent mood disorders. Despite the robust evidence base for MBCT, its penetration at the population health level and in routine clinical settings has been limited. Addressing the gap between the science of MBCT and public access requires grappling with two questions: what is the role of home practice of mindfulness skills in realizing the benefits of MBCT? And, what role do digital platforms play in the delivery of mindfulness programs? Addressing these two questions is overdue in the field and the answers generated have the potential to optimize future research and practice on the ways in which contemplative practices can support agentic self-care.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
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