Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Symptoms of Depression: A Systematic Review
Fakhrun Nisa' Fiddaroini, Ah. Yusuf, Praba Diyan Rachmawati
STRADA Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan November 1, 2020 DOI: 10.30994/sjik.v9i2.383 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Systematic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors report that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was effective in reducing depressive symptoms across various populations, with better results than the comparison conditions reviewed, and conclude it can be used by nurses and other mental health practitioners. |
Abstract
Depression is a common mental health disorder. The main symptoms of depression are a lack of interest in the activities of daily life and suicidal thoughts. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is effective in preventing or reducing symptoms of depression. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing symptoms of depression. This systematic review was based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Five databases included in this study This systematic review uses 10 articles that fit the inclusion criteria outcome. The result showed mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention from the research was reviewed significantly and has been shown to be an effective psychological intervention for reducing depressive symptoms in various populations. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy has better results for reducing depressive symptoms and has a positive impact on reducing mental health problems and can be used by nurses and other mental health practitioners.
Comparable studies
Other systematic reviews and meta-analyses on depression, most cited first.
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