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The effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for prevention of relapse in recurrent major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clin Psychol Rev May 15, 2011 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2011.05.002 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Systematic review and meta-analysis Peer reviewed
Population Adults with recurrent major depressive disorder in remission
Intervention Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Topics Depression Meditation
Key findings MBCT reduces relapse risk in recurrent depression compared with usual care, with effects similar to maintenance antidepressants; the authors suggest MBCT as a relapse prevention option.

Abstract

The effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for prevention of relapse in recurrent major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.