chronic anxiety, chronic mood disorder MBCT, mindfulness chronische angstklachten, chronische stemmingsklachten MBCT, mindfulness.
Conditions
Interventions
MBCT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, is a groupprogramme consisting of mindfulness skills as developed by Kabat Zinn et al (2002) and elements from cognitive therapy. MBCT is aimed at training a
solve them through a direct behavioral approach or by treating them as mere thoughts and feelings and see them disappear again (Segal et al 2008 p. 80). Segal described the core skill of MBCT as follo
"learning how to get out of self-perpetuating cognitive habits and continue through (focused) attention and letting go, because it is the repeated attempts to escape and avoid unpleasant feelings that
Sponsors
Dimence, GGZ Midden Overijssel, The Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults of 18 years and older with an anxiety and / or mood disorder as primary diagnoses; 2. Has been treated for at least two years according to multi disciplinairy guidelines (Trimbos) for this disorder but symptoms still remained and disturb daily functioning; 3. Have an insight into their own situation or the capability to develop this, enough abstraction ability and reading skills; 4. Sufficient skills to function in a group, at least capable to express themselves and listen to others (including sufficient Dutch speaking).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior experience with mindfulness therapy; 2. The presence of a current severe Axis I disorders (eg severe depression), and / or current suicidal tendencies; 3. Acute medical intervention is indicated; 4. Classified mental retardation (IQ = 84 or lower); 5. Alcohol and / or substance abuse / dependence.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Symptom reduction increase after MBCT compared to 'treatment as usual' in outpatients with chronic anxiety and / or mood disorders? 2. Perceived mental health improved after MBCT compared to 'treatment as usual' in outpatients with chronic anxiety and / or mood disorders? | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Can the expected effect of MBCT on symptom reduction and mental health be explained by increased mindfulness skills and / or decreased emotional avoidance? 2. Can the expected effect of MBCT on symptom reduction and mental health be predicted by independent variables such as diagnosis, training, symptom levels at the start and / or exercise time? | — |
Outcome results
None listed