Mindfulness is a Cost-Effective Treatment to Prevent Depression Relapse

Mindfulness is a Cost-Effective Treatment to Prevent Depression Relapse   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “MBCT significantly reduces the rates of depressive relapse or recurrence compared with usual care or placebo, corresponding to a relative risk reduction of 34%.” – Willem Kuyken   Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common mental illness, affecting over 6% of […]

Prevent Depression Relapse with Mindfulness

Prevent Depression Relapse with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness. It combines the ideas of cognitive therapy with meditative practices and attitudes based on the cultivation of mindfulness. The heart of this work lies […]