Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: a promising new approach to preventing depressive relapse.

Author: Williams JM, Kuyken W.
Affiliation:
Mood Disorders Centre, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QG, UK. w.kuyken@exeter.ac.uk.
Conference/Journal: Br J Psychiatry.
Date published: 2012 May
Other: Volume ID: 200 , Pages: 359-360 , Word Count: 54


Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was developed as a psychological approach for people at risk for depressive relapse who wish to learn how to stay well in the long-term. In this article we set out the rationale for MBCT, outline the treatment approach, overview the efficacy research to date and look to future challenges.
PMID: 22550328

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