Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the intervention of psychiatric disorders: A review

Abstract

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is frequently used for psychiatric disorders. Despite MBCT's considerable potential for improving psychological health for patients, there is little empirical evidence to support its practical application in Chinese. This review will define meditation and mindfulness, provide an overview of the development of MBCT, identify the evidence for the effectiveness of MBCT, and offer recommendations to medical personnels on how to provide support for patients receiving mindfulness intervention.

Keywords

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Meditation
• Mindfulness
• Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
• Mindfulness-based interventions
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction