Mindfulness Isn’t a Depression Cure-All
everyday health
Format:
Miscellaneous
Publication Date:
Nov 30, 2014
Sources ID:
59546
Collection:
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Depression
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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A new study from the University of Oxford finds that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is just as effective as antidepressants for preventing a relapse of depression. In MBCT, a person learns to pay closer attention to the present moment and to let go of the negative thoughts and ruminations that can trigger depression. They also explore a greater awareness of their own body, identifying stress and signs of depression before a crisis hits.