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
AI-extracted from the abstract| 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.