What is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy?
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Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness based stress reduction. It was originally intended for management of Major Depressive Disorder but has been used in other conditions.
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How do members experience Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support mental / emotional health | 11 | 5 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 7 | 6 | |
| Borderline personality disorder | 4 | 3 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 3 | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | |
| Lack of motivation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 14 |
Member evaluations
Alie
evaluated on Apr 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for generalized anxiety disorder: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
crzylfe79
evaluated on Jun 24, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Support mental / emotional health: Major
- Side effects: None
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