Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cognitive Therapy01:25

Cognitive Therapy

1.4K
Cognitive therapy, pioneered by Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, is a structured approach to addressing psychological distress by focusing on the influence of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. All cognitive therapies involve the basic assumption that human beings have control over their feelings, and that how individuals feel about something depends on how they think about it. Unlike psychoanalytic methods that delve into unconscious processes or humanistic approaches emphasizing...
1.4K
Beck's Cognitive Therapy01:25

Beck's Cognitive Therapy

501
Cognitive therapy is a psychological approach designed to address distortions in thinking, which can lead to negative emotions and unrealistic beliefs. These cognitive distortions often influence how individuals interpret and respond to situations, exacerbating emotional distress. Below are some prevalent cognitive distortions, their characteristics, and examples of how they manifest in thought processes.
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...
501
Psychodynamic Therapy01:29

Psychodynamic Therapy

810
Psychodynamic therapies emphasize the exploration of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences as fundamental contributors to psychological difficulties. These therapies, deeply rooted in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, aim to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts, granting individuals insights that promote emotional and behavioral healing. Contemporary psychodynamic approaches have evolved, integrating a broader range of influences and methodologies while still valuing the...
810
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy01:24

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

612
Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are grounded in the belief that our thoughts profoundly influence our emotions and actions. Advocates of CBT emphasize three core assumptions: first, that cognitions are identifiable and measurable; second, that they are central to psychological functioning; and third, that irrational or maladaptive beliefs can be replaced with rational and adaptive ones. This transformative approach to therapy has paved the way for specific models such as Albert...
612
Depression: Overview01:18

Depression: Overview

1.2K
Depression is a prevalent mental illness marked by persistent sadness and lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities. It can take several forms, including major depression, persistent depressive disorder, and bipolar I and II disorders. Symptoms range from emotional changes like chronic worry to physical changes like sleep disturbances and suicidal thoughts. From a neurobiological perspective, depression is believed to be triggered by abnormalities in the brain's prefrontal cortex,...
1.2K
Introspection01:29

Introspection

416
Introspection, long upheld as a reliable route to self-knowledge, involves examining one's thoughts, emotions, and mental processes. It underpins many psychological practices, from mindfulness meditation to psychotherapy and self-help strategies. However, empirical evidence challenges the accuracy of introspection as a means of understanding oneself.Limitations of Introspective InsightSeminal work by Nisbett and Wilson demonstrated that individuals are frequently unaware of the true causes...
416

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Directing self-compassion toward maladaptive self-beliefs in social anxiety.

Anxiety, stress, and coping·2025
Same author

Canadian Workers' Well-Being During the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Latent Profile Analysis.

International journal of applied positive psychology·2024
Same author

To avoid or not to avoid: impact of self-compassion on safety behaviors in social situations.

Anxiety, stress, and coping·2024
Same author

What is the evidence in evidence-based mindfulness programs for children?

Advances in child development and behavior·2020
Same author

Self-Help for Social Anxiety: Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing a Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Approach With a Control Group.

Behavior therapy·2019
Same author

Confirmatory factor analysis of the post-event processing inventory in a community sample seeking self-help for social anxiety.

Anxiety, stress, and coping·2019
Same journal

Development and Validation of a Nomogram to Identify and Predict High-Distress Psychosocial Phenotypes in Tinnitus Patients: A Latent Profile Analysis.

Psychology research and behavior management·2026
Same journal

Measuring Cognitive Flexibility in Chinese Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Psychometric Validation and Factor Structure of the Chinese Version of the Flexibility in Daily Life Scale.

Psychology research and behavior management·2026
Same journal

Experiences Related to Learned Helplessness and Support Needs Among Patients with Recurrent Implantation Failure Undergoing in vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer: A Qualitative Study.

Psychology research and behavior management·2026
Same journal

The Association of Hearing Impairment and Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Patients with Alzheimer's Disease.

Psychology research and behavior management·2026
Same journal

Children's Problem Behaviors and Maternal Parenting Psychological Flexibility: A Longitudinal Moderated Mediation Model.

Psychology research and behavior management·2026
Same journal

Revisiting the Proximal Dominance Assumption: Community Social Inclusion in an Ecological Analysis of Finnish Adolescent Mental Health.

Psychology research and behavior management·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Individualized rTMS Treatment for Depression using an fMRI-Based Targeting Method
07:12

Individualized rTMS Treatment for Depression using an fMRI-Based Targeting Method

Published on: August 2, 2021

4.3K

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression: trends and developments.

Meagan B MacKenzie1, Nancy L Kocovski2

  • 1Department of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Psychology Research and Behavior Management
|June 9, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps prevent depressive relapse by increasing mindfulness and reducing negative thoughts. Research reviews its effectiveness, mechanisms, and future challenges for wider use.

Keywords:
MBCTdisseminationefficacymechanisms of changemoderators

More Related Videos

Conventional Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression: A Step-by-Step Protocol
10:54

Conventional Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression: A Step-by-Step Protocol

Published on: November 21, 2025

732
MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder
08:20

MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: August 11, 2015

14.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Individualized rTMS Treatment for Depression using an fMRI-Based Targeting Method
07:12

Individualized rTMS Treatment for Depression using an fMRI-Based Targeting Method

Published on: August 2, 2021

4.3K
Conventional Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression: A Step-by-Step Protocol
10:54

Conventional Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression: A Step-by-Step Protocol

Published on: November 21, 2025

732
MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder
08:20

MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: August 11, 2015

14.8K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a psychological intervention designed for individuals vulnerable to recurrent depression.
  • Its theoretical basis suggests change mechanisms involve enhanced mindfulness and reduced rumination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current trends in MBCT research.
  • To examine MBCT's efficacy, specific effects, mechanisms of change, and outcome moderators.
  • To discuss future research and implementation challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current MBCT research.
  • Analysis of studies comparing MBCT to control conditions.
  • Examination of research on MBCT's mechanisms and moderators.

Main Results:

  • MBCT shows promise in preventing depressive relapse.
  • Research is exploring specific therapeutic effects beyond general support.
  • Mindfulness increases and negative thought reduction are key proposed mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • MBCT is an important intervention for preventing depressive relapse.
  • Further research is needed to clarify specific effects and optimize delivery.
  • Challenges remain in therapist training and widespread dissemination.