| Description: | By combining elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction, MBCT helps patients become more aware of their thoughts and emotions and how such thoughts and emotions may prolong depressive symptoms.1 MBCT aims to help patients reduce rumination on negative thoughts and increase their mindfulness and self-compassion.1 Treatment is structured and typically follows an 8-week course.2 |
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| Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: | Depressive disorders |
| Potentially effective in the following age groups: | Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric |
| Treatment setting options: | Individual, Group |
| Treatment format options: | In-person, Online |
| Typical treatment duration: | < 10 sessions |
| Potential limitations: | There are few formally trained MBCT practitioners, and this type of therapy may be difficult to access1 |
Footnotes:
Supporting references for the filters are as follows:
Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: Depressive disorders1; Potentially effective in the following age groups: Adolescent3, Adult1, Geriatric4; Treatment setting options: Individual2, group1; Treatment format options: In-person5, Online6; Typical treatment duration: < 10 sessions2