Mechanisms of action in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in people with physical and/or psychological conditions: A systematic review

Alsubaie, Modi; Abbott, Rebecca; Dunn, Barnaby D.; Dickens, Chris; Keil, Tina F.; Henley, William; Kuyken, Willem

doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2017.04.008

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“…Given the limited conceptual coverage of the MAAS, it was not possible to determine if aspects of mindfulness other than mindful attention were responsible for the moderation effect observed. In addition, mindfulness‐based interventions, such as MBCT, likely exert their therapeutic effects by cultivating, not just attention, but several other components of mindfulness (Alsubaie et al, ). Several researchers (e.g., Bishop et al, ) have argued that the attentional component of mindfulness is an essential component of the construct; however, and due to the limitations of the MAAS, we could not test the differential effects of the “orientation to experiences” component of mindfulness (Bishop et al, ).…”

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“…Mindfulness-based approaches may be especially indicated for individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment. Mindfulness-based interventions appear to exert their effects by cultivating general mindfulness skills (e.g., non-reactivity; awareness; non-judging/acceptance), which are then hypothesised to ignite a cascade of beneficial effects (Alsubaie et al, 2017). For example, mindfulness has been shown to mitigate factors associated with vulnerability, such as cognitive reactivity (Fresco, Segal, Buis, & Kennedy, 2007;Raes, Dewulf, Van Heeringen, & Williams, 2009).…”

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Trait mindfulness may buffer against the deleterious effects of childhood abuse in recurrent depression: A retrospective exploratory study

Beshai

Parmar

2019

Clinical Psychologist

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Background Individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment are particularly vulnerable to a longer course of depression. Immunisation theories of resilience suggest that resilience and related factors may buffer against the deleterious effects of early childhood adversity. Trait mindfulness is linked to resilience and may be a pathway to cultivating this dynamic process. In this study, we investigated whether trait mindfulness can buffer against the effects of early childhood maltreatment in predicting lifetime number of months depressed. Methods We recruited 43 previously depressed, currently remitted patients, and retrospectively examined their depression history (using a structured interview, LIFE‐SCID (Longitudinal Interval Follow‐Up Evaluation—Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual‐IV)), their self‐reported experience of maltreatment in the first 16 years of life (MOPS (Measure of Parental Style)), and their levels of trait mindfulness (MAAS (Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale)). Results We found that number of months depressed in a lifetime was positively associated with reported childhood maltreatment, and negatively associated with trait mindfulness. Second, we found evidence that trait mindfulness significantly moderated the relationship of early childhood maltreatment and number of months depressed. Specifically, it appears that individuals who report severe histories of maltreatment are especially vulnerable to recurrent depression if they are also reporting low levels of trait mindfulness. Conclusions Increasing mindfulness may be warranted among individuals reporting a history of childhood abuse with lower baselines of trait mindfulness; however, results of this retrospective study require replication in a larger, prospective trial.

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Trait mindfulness may buffer against the deleterious effects of childhood abuse in recurrent depression: A retrospective exploratory study

Beshai

Parmar

2019

Clinical Psychologist

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“…Following MBCT training, participants exhibit improved self-reported mindfulness (43–50), reduced rumination (43, 45–48, 51–53) and worry (43, 47, 53), improved meta-awareness (52, 54, 55), increased self-compassion (56, 57), and reduced emotional reactivity (58). Moreover, these improvements at least partially mediated or predicted the effect of MBCT on treatment outcome (see 59–61 for reviews), with the strongest effects found for mindfulness, rumination, worry, and emotional reactivity.…”

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Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Psychiatry

Shapero

Greenberg

Pedrelli

et al. 2018

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Mindfulness meditation has a longstanding history in eastern practices that has received considerable public interest in recent decades. Indeed, the science, practice, and implementation of Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBIs) have dramatically increased in recent years. At its base, mindfulness is a natural human state in which an individual experiences and attends to the present moment. Interventions have been developed to train individuals how to incorporate this practice into daily life. The current article will discuss the concept of mindfulness and describe its implementation in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. We further identify for whom MBIs have been shown to be efficacious and provide an up-to-date summary of how these interventions work. This includes research support for the cognitive, psychological, and neural mechanisms that lead to psychiatric improvements. This review provides a basis for incorporating these interventions into treatment.

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“…The exclusion criteria also included psychotic and bipolar disorders, which were diagnosed using semi-structured clinical interviews, being treated for psychological or pharmacological disorders, history of psychological treatment before the study, a disabling physical disease that was difficult for enterprise in the group, addiction to alcohol or drugs, and a severe personality disorder (according to Million and Everly (20), a severe personality disorder is borderline personality disorder, schizotypal, and paranoid). The sample consisted of 36 patients, who were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (18 patients, who were replaced) via the Cohen formula.…”

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“…However, the effect of MBCT on QoL and interpersonal relationship is not clear. The effects of MBCT have been indicated on acceptance, awareness, and self-compassion (20). The question is whether these mechanisms effect QoL and parent-child relationships.…”

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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Quality of Life and Parent-Child Relationship in Women with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Momeni

Shahidi

Mootabi

et al. 2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: There is a growing body of literature on the effectiveness of second and third wave psychotherapies for treating generalized anxiety disorder. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavior (CBT) group therapy (Borkovec model) and mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on quality of life and parent-child relationship in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) among female participants. Methods: A semi experimental design using pre and post-test and a four-month follow up was used. The statistical population comprised of females with generalized anxiety disorder, who had at least one primary school-aged daughter in the first and third district of Tehran. The sample consisted of 36 females with GAD. Participants' selection was based on availability and they were assigned randomly to 2 groups of CBT and MBCT. The research was conducted in the first half of 2014. The following measurement tools were used, GAD-7 questionnaire, world health o quality of life scale (WHO-QOL BREF), and Parent Child Relationship Scale (CPRS). Data were analyzed via Repeated measures analysis of variance test. Results: Although the results showed efficacy of CBT and MBCT after the intervention and during follow up (P < 0.001), there were no significant differences in quality of life and parent-child relationship between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: It could be inferred from the results that MBCT could be utilized similar to CBT as an effective treatment in adjunct to pharmacotherapy for females with GAD.

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Mechanisms of action in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in people with physical and/or psychological conditions: A systematic review

Cited by 247 publications

References 59 publications

Trait mindfulness may buffer against the deleterious effects of childhood abuse in recurrent depression: A retrospective exploratory study

Trait mindfulness may buffer against the deleterious effects of childhood abuse in recurrent depression: A retrospective exploratory study

Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Psychiatry

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Quality of Life and Parent-Child Relationship in Women with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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