Posted on May 6, 2008 by sjennings29
A qualitative study into the experience of individuals involved in a mindfulness group within an acute inpatient mental health unit, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Volume 14, Issue 6, Page 603-608, Sep 2007
Abstract: Mindfulness based therapeutic interventions in mental health services are increasingly proving to show high levels of efficacy. Mindfulness involves intentionally [...]
Filed under: mindfulness | Tagged: group therapy, mental health, mindfulness, therapeutic, Therapy | No Comments »
Posted on April 29, 2008 by sjennings29
Mindfulness Meditation for Alcohol Relapse Prevention: A Feasibility Pilot Study. Journal of Addiction Medicine. April 2008
Abstract:
Objectives: Meditation is a promising treatment for alcohol dependence. This 16-week prospective case series was designed to gather preliminary data about the efficacy of meditation for relapse prevention and to evaluate study methods feasibility.
Methods: Nineteen adult alcohol-dependent graduates of [...]
Filed under: Drugs & Substance Misuse, alcohol, mindfulness | Tagged: alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, dual diagnosis, meditation, mindfulness, substance misuse, Therapy | No Comments »
Posted on April 21, 2008 by sjennings29
Meditation practices for health: state of the research, Publication Type: Systematic Review Publication Date: 04 Oct 2007 Source: CRD Health Technology Assessment Database
Abstract: Author’s objectives
“Objectives: To review and synthesize the state of research on a variety of meditation practices, including: The specific meditation practices examined. The research designs employed and the conditions and outcomes examined. [...]
Filed under: mindfulness | Tagged: alternative therapies, meditation, mindfulness, systematic review, Therapy, well-being | No Comments »
Posted on April 16, 2008 by sjennings29
Experiences of Women with Bulimia Nervosa in a Mindfulness-Based Eating Disorder Treatment Group. Eating Disorders Volume 16 Issue January 2008 , pages 52 - 72
Abstract:
The experience of 6 college-age women with bulimia nervosa was examined after they participated in an 8-week mindfulness-based eating disorder treatment group. This phenomenological study used individual interview and pre- [...]
Filed under: Eating Disorders, Therapy, mindfulness | Tagged: binge eating, bulimia, communication, Eating Disorders, mindfulness therapy, Therapy, treatment group | No Comments »
Posted on April 11, 2008 by sjennings29
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for recurring depression in older people: A qualitative study, Aging & Mental Health, Volume 11, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 346 – 357
Dr Alistair Smith, L. GRAHAM, & S. SENTHINATHAN Psychological Services, Lancashire Care NHS Trust, 18 Euxton Lane, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1PS
Abstract:
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a meditation-based intervention designed [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Therapy, dementia, mental health, mindfulness | Tagged: elderly, later life, mbct, meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness based cognitive therapy for depression, Therapy, unipolar | No Comments »
Posted on April 2, 2008 by sjennings29
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in bipolar disorder: Preliminary evaluation of immediate effects on between-episode functioning
Journal of Affective Disorders, Volume 107, Issues 1-3, April 2008, Pages 275-279
J.M.G. Williams, Y. Alatiq, C. Crane, T. Barnhofer, M.J.V. Fennell, D.S. Duggan, S. Hepburn and G.M. Goodwin
Abstract:
Background
Bipolar disorder is highly recurrent and rates of comorbidity are high. Studies have pointed [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Therapy, mindfulness | Tagged: cbt, children, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, juniors, mbct, meditation, mindfullness, mindfullness based cognitive therapy, mindfulness, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), pilot study, stress reduction, Therapy, treatment studies | No Comments »
Posted on March 26, 2008 by sjennings29
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Evaluating Current Evidence and Informing Future Research, Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology. 75(6):1000-1005, December 2007.
Abstract: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a recently developed class-based program designed to prevent relapse or recurrence of major depression ( Z. V. Segal, J. M. G. Williams, & J. Teasdale, 2002). Although research in this [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2008 by sjennings29
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in bipolar disorder: Preliminary evaluation of immediate effects on between-episode functioning, Journal of Affective Disorders , Volume 107, Issues 1-3, April 2008, Pages 275-279
Abstract:
Background
Bipolar disorder is highly recurrent and rates of comorbidity are high. Studies have pointed to anxiety comorbidity as one factor associated with risk of suicide attempts [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Therapy, bipolar, mindfulness | Tagged: Bipolar disorder; Unipolar depression; Mindfulness-base, cbt, children, chronic fatigue syndrome, juniors, mbct, meditation, mindfullness, mindfullness based cognitive therapy, pilot study, stress reduction, Therapy | No Comments »
Posted on March 25, 2008 by sjennings29
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children: Results of a Pilot Study, Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, Volume 22, Number 1, 2008 , pp. 15-28(14)
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and helpfulness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children (MBCT-C) for the treatment of internalizing and externalizing symptoms in a sample of nonreferred [...]
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