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Factors associated with relapse and recurrence of major depressive disorder in patients starting mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy

J. D. de Klerk-Sluis, Marloes J. Huijbers, S. Löcke, Jan Spijker, Philip Spinhoven, Anne E. M. Speckens, Henricus G. Ruhé

Depression and Anxiety November 9, 2021 DOI: 10.1002/da.23220 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Review Peer reviewed
Topics Depression Meditation
Key findings Argues that the association of cognitive reactivity, rumination, self-compassion, and mindfulness with relapse before initiation of MBCT has never been investigated.

Abstract

Mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is effective for relapse prevention in major depressive disorder (MDD). It reduces cognitive reactivity (CR) and rumination, and enhances self‐compassion and mindfulness. Although rumination and mindfulness after MBCT are associated with relapse, the association of CR, rumination, self‐compassion, and mindfulness with relapse before initiation of MBCT has never been investigated.