Mindful Mood Balance: A Case Report of Web-Based Treatment of Residual Depressive Symptoms
The Permanente Journal
Short Title:
Mindful Mood Balance
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2014/11/03/
Sources ID:
60131
Collection:
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Depression
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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Residual depressive symptoms are associated with increased risk for relapse and impaired functioning. Although there is no definitive treatment for residual depressive symptoms, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy has been shown to be effective, but access is limited. Mindful Mood Balance (MMB), a Web-based adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, was designed to address this care gap. In this case study, we describe a composite case that is representative of the course of intervention with MMB and its implementation in a large integrated delivery system. Specifically, we describe the content of each of eight weekly sessions, and the self-management skills developed by participating in this program. MMB may be a cost-effective and scalable option in primary care for increasing access to treatments for patients with residual depressive symptoms.