Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the intervention of psychiatric disorders: A review

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is frequently used for psychiatric disorders. Despite MBCT's considerable potential for improving psychological health for patients, there is little empirical evidence to support its practical application in Chinese. This review will define meditation...

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Published in:International journal of nursing sciences 2014-06, Vol.1 (2), p.232-239
Main Authors: Xie, Jian-Fei, Zhou, Jian-Da, Gong, Li-Na, Iennaco, Joanne DeSanto, Ding, Si-Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Depression
Meditation
Mindfulness
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Mindfulness-based interventions
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
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Summary:Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is frequently used for psychiatric disorders. Despite MBCT's considerable potential for improving psychological health for patients, there is little empirical evidence to support its practical application in Chinese. This review will define meditation and mindfulness, provide an overview of the development of MBCT, identify the evidence for the effectiveness of MBCT, and offer recommendations to medical personnels on how to provide support for patients receiving mindfulness intervention.
ISSN:2352-0132
2352-0132
DOI:10.1016/j.ijnss.2014.05.015