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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Interventions

Background:

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is effective in reducing depression relapse.
  • Approximately one-third of MBCT graduates relapse within a year of course completion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the need for and optimal strategies for ongoing support following MBCT.
  • To identify ways to enhance the long-term benefits of MBCT for graduates.

Main Methods:

  • Four focus groups were conducted via videoconferencing with MBCT graduates and teachers.
  • Thematic content analysis was used to analyze transcribed focus group sessions.
  • A codebook was developed and applied by multiple researchers to identify patterns and themes.

Main Results:

  • MBCT graduates highly value the course, with some reporting life-changing benefits.
  • Participants face challenges in maintaining MBCT practices and sustaining benefits post-course.
  • Both graduates and teachers expressed enthusiasm for a post-MBCT maintenance program.

Conclusions:

  • Difficulty in sustaining mindfulness practice after interventions is common.
  • MBCT graduates desire additional support to maintain skills and benefits.
  • An MBCT maintenance program could improve long-term adherence and reduce depression relapse rates.