The long-term effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a relapse prevention treatment for major depressive disorder.
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy April 7, 2010 DOI: 10.1017/s135246581000010x (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with major depressive disorder in remission |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Key findings | MBCT appears to reduce relapse risk in major depressive disorder, with effects comparable to maintenance antidepressants, and may provide lasting protection after treatment ends, though the authors call for more long-term research. |
Abstract
The long-term effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a relapse prevention treatment for major depressive disorder.
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| Sudarshan Kriya Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part II—Clinical Applications and Guidelines | 2005 | Review |
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