Effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Journal of research in nursing November 29, 2012 Julieta Galante, Sarah Iribarren, Patricia F. Pearce 78 citations
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) reduces the rate of depression relapse by 40% in patients with three or more previous episodes of major depression after one year of follow-up. This conclusion comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials, most of which evaluated depression and compared MBCT added to usual treatment against usual treatment alone. Other outcomes for depression and anxiety showed significant results but were unstable in sensitivity analyses. The methodological quality of the included reports was moderate. MBCT is an effective intervention for this specific patient population.