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Despite research findings that Cognitive Therapy (CT) reduces relapse of depression, patients often dohave setbacks. Recently, CT researchers have integrated the Eastern meditative practice of
mindfulness into cognitive approach. This study was a variation on research on Mindfulness Based
Cognitive Therapy (the incorporation of mindfulness and CT) and relapse prevention from depression.
Three tracks of participants, mindfulness training (MT), CT and treatment as usual (TAU) were studied
to examine relapse rates from depression and the participants’ sense of self-efficacy. The MT and CT
tracks were added on to a regular outpatient treatment program. Three measures were used: the Beck
Depression Inventory, the Mindfulness-Based Self Efficacy Scale and the Generalized Self-Efficacy
Scale. Participants were assessed during an initial (pretest, baseline) period and again at a 3-month
follow-up. Results reveal a significant decrease in depression and an increase in mindful and
generalized self-efficacy in the MT track (N = 33). The results also showed a significant decrease in
depression and mindfulness self-efficacy for the CT track (N = 27), but no significant change in
generalized self-efficacy. The TAU track (N = 30) revealed no significant changes in any of the three
measures. These trends show promise for relapse prevention of depression and improved sense of
self-management through both therapeutic methodologies of mindfulness and cognitive therapy.
Despite research findings that Cognitive Therapy (CT) reduces relapse of depression, patients often dohave setbacks. Recently, CT researchers have integrated the Eastern meditative practice of
mindfulness into cognitive approach. This study was a variation on research on Mindfulness Based
Cognitive Therapy (the incorporation of mindfulness and CT) and relapse prevention from depression.
Three tracks of participants, mindfulness training (MT), CT and treatment as usual (TAU) were studied
to examine relapse rates from depression and the participants’ sense of self-efficacy. The MT and CT
tracks were added on to a regular outpatient treatment program. Three measures were used: the Beck
Depression Inventory, the Mindfulness-Based Self Efficacy Scale and the Generalized Self-Efficacy
Scale. Participants were assessed during an initial (pretest, baseline) period and again at a 3-month
follow-up. Results reveal a significant decrease in depression and an increase in mindful and
generalized self-efficacy in the MT track (N = 33). The results also showed a significant decrease in
depression and mindfulness self-efficacy for the CT track (N = 27), but no significant change in
generalized self-efficacy. The TAU track (N = 30) revealed no significant changes in any of the three
measures. These trends show promise for relapse prevention of depression and improved sense of
self-management through both therapeutic methodologies of mindfulness and cognitive therapy.
Biofeedback and EEG neurofeedback have been documented as successful treatment modalities for MTBI. EEG biofeedback has been shown as an effective intervention for treating auditory memory problems in TBI. And quantitative EEG is a highly sensitive diagnostic tool in identifying post concussion syndrome. Currently, there are numerous biofeedback and neurofeedback training programs for optimal performance that have shown good preliminary results in reducing or eliminating symptoms of TBI and PTSD. Biofeedback/neurofeedback was also studied by Dr. Eugene Peniston for the treatment of combat-related, post traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse.Biofeedback is the use of sensitive instruments to measure physical responses in the body and feed them back to you in order to help alter your body’s responses. You can observe the feedback on a computer screen or listen to sound feedback.