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Mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy for patients with chronic, treatment‐resistant depression: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial

Mira B. Cladder-Micus, Anne E. M. Speckens, J. Vrijsen, A. T. Donders, E. Becker, Jan Spijker

Depression and Anxiety August 8, 2018 DOI: 10.1002/da.22788 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Review Randomized Peer reviewed
Topics Depression Meditation
Key findings It is unknown whether MBCT is effective for chronic, treatment-resistant depressed patients.

Abstract

Chronic and treatment‐resistant depressions pose serious problems in mental health care. Mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an effective treatment for remitted and currently depressed patients. It is, however, unknown whether MBCT is effective for chronic, treatment‐resistant depressed patients.