Mindfulness as an Intervention for Depression

• DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20181205-01
• Publication Date: 2019-01-15T19:30:07Z
• Authors: Christina A. Metcalf; Alexandra K. Gold; Brett J. Davis; Louisa G. Sylvia; Cynthia L. Battle
• Keywords: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; Depression

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for depression have become a frequent focus of research and clinical practice in recent decades. This article summarizes evidence regarding the use MBIs prevention depressive episodes relief symptoms across different phases depression. Much review is focused on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), widely studied MBI There strong MBCT preventing relapse among people with recurrent remission. The less robust consistent respect to as treatment acute refractory For some populations who are depressed, particularly those prefer alternatives antidepressant medications, may provide an adjunctive option. Emerging work suggests that online other mobile health strategies be used future. [ Psychiatr Ann. 2019;49(1):16–20.]