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Catherine S Ames1,2, Jessica Richardson1, Susanna Payne3
1National and Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Michael Rutter Centre, Maudsley Hospital, London, SE5 8AZ, UK.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
|September 4, 2020
Summary
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) shows promise for adolescents with residual depression symptoms. This pilot study found reductions in depression and improvements in mindfulness, quality of life, and rumination.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Adolescent Mental Health
Background:
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is effective for adult depression relapse prevention.
- Adolescents with residual depression symptoms post-treatment have limited evidence-based interventions.
- MBCT has not been previously adapted or evaluated for this specific adolescent population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt and evaluate an 8-week MBCT group intervention for adolescents with residual depressive symptoms.
- To assess the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of MBCT in this population.
- To gather qualitative and quantitative data for future intervention development.
Main Methods:
- An 8-week MBCT group program was adapted for adolescent participants.
- Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews.
- Quantitative data included measures of depressive symptoms, mindfulness skills, quality of life, and rumination.
Main Results:
- Participants reported high satisfaction with the adapted MBCT group intervention.
- Pilot data indicated significant reductions in depressive symptoms.
- Improvements were observed in mindfulness skills, quality of life, and reduced rumination.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary evidence suggests MBCT is a viable and potentially effective intervention for adolescents with residual depressive symptoms.
- The study provides a foundation for further research and development of MBCT for this demographic.
- Qualitative findings offer insights for refining the intervention for enhanced adolescent engagement and outcomes.
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