Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals Who Are Suicidal: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research January 1, 2024 Eva De Jaegere, Eva Dumon, Kees Van Heeringen et al. 9 citations
A randomized controlled trial tested a version of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy adapted for suicidal individuals (MBCT-S) combined with treatment as usual against treatment as usual alone. Adults 18 or older with suicidal ideation participated. At a 12-week follow-up, those receiving MBCT-S showed significantly greater reductions in suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms. Within the intervention group, significant decreases occurred in suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, hopelessness, worrying, defeat, and entrapment, alongside increased mindfulness, both immediately after treatment and at follow-up. The findings suggest MBCT-S is a promising suicide-specific intervention that may reduce suicidal ideation and related factors.