... and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Cognitive therapy Depression Major depressive disorder Mindfulness meditation Mindfulness-based psychotherapy...

...John A. Astin Background: This study examined the effects of an 8-week stress reduction program based on training in mindfulness meditation. Previous research efforts suggesting this program may be beneficial in terms of reducing stress-related symptomatology and helping patients cope with chronic...

... the comparison group. Conclusion: The effects of introducing MBSR early in psychotherapy, as well as its effect on self-directed goal attainment in non-psychotherapy contexts, deserve further attention. Mindfulness meditation Stress reduction Psychotherapy adjunct Self-directedness Participants...