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    • Clinical Psychology
    • Mental Health Research

    Background:

    • Suicidal behaviors represent a significant public health concern requiring effective interventions.
    • Existing treatments need further development to specifically target individuals at risk for suicide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy adapted for suicidal individuals (MBCT-S).
    • To compare MBCT-S combined with treatment as usual (TAU) against TAU alone in a randomized controlled trial.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized controlled trial involving adults (18+ years) with suicidal ideation.
    • Intervention group received MBCT-S + TAU; control group received TAU only.
    • Assessments of suicidal ideation and related symptoms at baseline, post-treatment, and 12-week follow-up.

    Main Results:

    • The MBCT-S group demonstrated significant reductions in suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms compared to the control group at follow-up.
    • Within the MBCT-S group, significant improvements were observed in suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, hopelessness, worrying, defeat, and entrapment.
    • A significant increase in mindfulness was noted in the MBCT-S group post-treatment and at follow-up.

    Conclusions:

    • MBCT-S is a promising suicide-specific intervention.
    • The findings suggest MBCT-S has the potential to reduce suicidal ideation and associated psychological components.