Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy might offer an alternative for people with depression who don't want to take antidepressants long-term, British researchers say. Their study, published April 21 ...

Treatment for Depression: Mindfulness Therapy Is Still Unproven Because of Flimsy Research. Published Nov 03, 2017 at 6:10 AM EDT Updated Apr 23, 2018 at 2:14 PM EDT.

More information: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy versus treatment as usual after non-remission with NHS Talking Therapies high-intensity psychological therapy for depression: a UK-based ...

Key points. Mindfulness-based therapies are increasingly used for many conditions, including depression. Systematic evidence supports mindfulness-based therapies for preventing relapse of depression.

The study found that depression relapse rates are similar among people who continue antidepressant treatment and those who swap meds for a treatment called mindfulness-based cognitive therapy ...

Many studies have shown how mindfulness and related interventions can help reduce stress and chronic health problems, such as anxiety, depression, pain and high blood pressure.

Mindfulness brings resilience. ... These habits are not a replacement for medical therapy with moderate to severe depression, and they are not a reason to avoid speaking with one’s healthcare ...

Studies suggest that focusing on the present can have a positive impact on health and well-being. Mindfulness-based ...

Meditating daily and being mindful of life events that make you happy or sad may be as effective as taking medication to prevent a relapse of depression, a new study suggests ...