Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was one of the original treatments for mental disorders like depression and anxiety.  While CBT is still a very popular treatment, mindfulness-based interventions like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) have been shown to be as effective as CBT, creating the "new" types of treatment.

Mindfulness Interventions in Patients with Depression and Anxiety

- Patients with Anxiety
- Patients with Depression

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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an 8-week psychotherapy program that includes elements of both Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with the goal of enhancing one’s psychological well-being through formal/informal meditation practices. 

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

MBCT is used in conjunction with mood-regulating medications for patients with bipolar disorder to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mania. This is done to expand courses of treatment and prolong improvement of symptoms, as patients with bipolar disorder can often relapse.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Bipolar Disorder

Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has been shown to effectively treat depression in patients with diabetes, as well as improve their quality of life and glucose levels. More studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of MBCT on the physical health of patients with diabetes.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Diabetes

Populations that May Benefit Benefit from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

There are many online services and apps that are available that allow people to practice Mindfulness Interventions such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) from one’s own device. The ease of accessibility, lower cost, and convenience of these services are some of the pros of online MBI practices over face-to-face MBIs. 

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