Comparing mindfulness based cognitive therapy and traditional cognitive behavior therapy with treatments as usual on reduction of major depressive disorder symptoms
Joint Authors
Umidi, Abd Allah
Muhammad Khani, Parvaneh
Muhammadi, Abu al-Fadl
Zargar, Fatimah
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (28 Feb. 2013), pp.142-146, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2013-02-28
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : In this study Mindfulness and CBT were combined to investigate the enhance of psychotropic work.
Both therapies have integrated acceptance-based mindfulness approaches with change-based cognitive behavioral therapies to create efficacious treatments.
That is, introduce use of MBCT in active phase of treatment and chronic depression.
Objectives : This study was done to evaluate efficacy of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and traditional Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with Treatments as usual (TAU) to reduce psychiatric symptoms in a sample of patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Materials and Methods : 90 patients who were referred to clinics of university of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences and Tehran University Counseling Centre and met DSM-IV criteria for MDD were selected.
They were randomly assigned to MBCT (n = 30), CBT (n = 30), or TAU (n = 30).
They were aged between 18 and 45 years (M = 28, SD = 8), with an average of two previous depression episodes.
They were interviewed through the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV and self-report by Brief Symptom Inventory, pre and post treatment.
Patients in MBCT and CBT group received the treatment, while TAU group continued therapy (anti-depressant).
Results : The results indicated that MBCT and CBT groups have significant efficacy on reduction of MDD symptoms.
Conclusions : MBCT appears to be as effective as CBT in the treatment of current depression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umidi, Abd Allah& Muhammad Khani, Parvaneh& Muhammadi, Abu al-Fadl& Zargar, Fatimah. 2013. Comparing mindfulness based cognitive therapy and traditional cognitive behavior therapy with treatments as usual on reduction of major depressive disorder symptoms. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.142-146.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329123
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Umidi, Abd Allah…[et al.]. Comparing mindfulness based cognitive therapy and traditional cognitive behavior therapy with treatments as usual on reduction of major depressive disorder symptoms. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 15, no. 2 (2013), pp.142-146.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329123
American Medical Association (AMA)
Umidi, Abd Allah& Muhammad Khani, Parvaneh& Muhammadi, Abu al-Fadl& Zargar, Fatimah. Comparing mindfulness based cognitive therapy and traditional cognitive behavior therapy with treatments as usual on reduction of major depressive disorder symptoms. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2013. Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.142-146.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329123
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 146
Record ID
BIM-329123