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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depressive Disorders: Enhancing Access and Tailoring Interventions in Diverse Settings.

Advances in experimental medicine and biology
May 5, 2024
Marie Drüge et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as a relapse prevention and treatment for depression, and to explore its integration into various delivery modes.

Results Summary

The study found that MBCT is an effective relapse prevention and treatment for depression, with evidence supporting its integration into individual therapy and digital delivery modes. Therapist-guided digital CBT and blended therapy were also noted as efficacious supplements to traditional face-to-face therapy.

Population

Adults with depressive disorders.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
neutral
major depression
-
-
being the gold standard
#1
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
neutral
depression
-
-
are an effective relapse prevention and treatment
#2
therapist-guided digital CBT
neutral
-
-
-
may be an efficacious supplement
#3
blended therapy
neutral
-
-
-
may be an efficacious supplement
#4
digitalized MBIs
neutral
-
-
-
may be an efficacious supplement
#5
Abstract

Depressive disorders are an enormous societal burden given their high prevalence and impact on all facets of being human (e.g., relationships, emotions, motivation). There is a variety of evidence-based psychological treatments, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) being the gold standard for major depression. Research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) are an effective relapse prevention and treatment for depression and that MBIs can be integrated in individual therapy. Furthermore, various delivery modes (e.g., digital-delivered therapy) and settings are offered to best meet different needs and improve accessibility: Evidence suggests that therapist-guided digital CBT, blended therapy, and, to some degree, digitalized MBIs may be an efficacious supplement to traditional face-to-face therapy. This chapter provides an overview of the principles and evidence base for CBT and MBCT as well as different delivery modes for depressive disorders in adults. Finally, chances and challenges of integration are discussed as implications for practice, as well as recommendations and ideas for future research.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansMindfulnessCognitive Behavioral TherapyDepressive DisorderHealth Services AccessibilityTreatment Outcome
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality80/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.43
Normalized Score0.70