Mindfulness better than CBT for treating depression, study finds

Mindfulness better than CBT for treating depression, study finds Practising mindfulness is much better than taking part in talking therapies at helping people recover from depression, a British study has found.

People who used a mindfulness self-help book for eight weeks and had six sessions with a counsellor experienced a 17.5% greater improvement in recovery from depressive symptoms than those who underwent cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) while being supported by a mental health practitioner. The Guardian

See also:

• Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Supported Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Self-help Compared With Supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-help for Adults Experiencing Depression (open access) JAMA Psychiatry