Psychological interventions for difficult-to-treat depression.

Author: Williams C, Ridgway N.
Affiliation:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0XH, UK. chris.williams@glasgow.ac.uk.
Conference/Journal: Br J Psychiatry
Date published: 2012 Oct
Other: Volume ID: 201 , Pages: 260-1 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.112.109454 , Word Count: 48


Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) may be helpful in preventing relapse in those with three or more depressive episodes. Recent research suggests it may also benefit those who have experienced fewer previous episodes of depression. If confirmed, this raises challenges of how MBCT is offered, accessed and supported.
PMID: 23028083

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