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  • Geriatric Psychology
  • Mindfulness and Meditation Studies
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

Background:

  • Older adults frequently experience depression and anxiety.
  • Non-pharmacological interventions are sought for geriatric mental health.
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) shows promise for various populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an 8-week MBCT group for older adults with depression/anxiety.
  • To explore the efficacy of MBCT in this demographic.
  • To assess changes in participants' symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study involving 5 MBCT groups for older adults.
  • Pre-post data collection on participant symptoms.
  • Inclusion of case examples to illustrate outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in reported anxiety and sleep problems.
  • Reduction in depressive symptoms and ruminative thoughts.
  • MBCT was found to be acceptable and associated with positive changes.

Conclusions:

  • MBCT is a feasible and effective non-pharmacological intervention for older adults.
  • The study supports MBCT's role in managing depression and anxiety in the elderly.
  • Recommendations are provided for practitioners and researchers.