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An Analysis of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as an Effective Adjuvant in Depression Treatment

Jinhan ZhouAnhui Medical University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

A large number of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of mindfulness- based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in the adjuvant treatment of depression, and the significant effect of MBCT in inhibiting the recurrence of depression, most of these studies are randomized controlled trials. These studies compared a group of MBCT combined with conventional treatment and conventional treatment to ensure the accuracy of the experimental results. We can see that in the adjuvant treatment of patients with MBCT, those who are more receptive and open-minded to this therapy are more likely to benefit from it. Even if the patient does not accept it initially, changes in the patient's attitude during treatment can allow the treatment to work. If we can guide patients in this way, The treatment of MBCT may achieve a better effect, and further research in the future may enable RCT to play a role alone in the treatment of patients with depression, enabling RCT to replace drug treatment.

Keywords: MBCT; TAU; Depression; adjuvant therapy
Published: May 30, 2025
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2024.23434
Volume: CHR Vol.68
pp. 90-96
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