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Mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy for depression in adolescents
Author(s) -
Ames Catherine S.,
Richardson Jessica,
Payne Susanna,
Smith Patrick,
Leigh Eleanor
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
child and adolescent mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1475-3588
pISSN - 1475-357X
DOI - 10.1111/camh.12034
Subject(s) - mindfulness , mindfulness based cognitive therapy , rumination , clinical psychology , depression (economics) , psychology , cognitive therapy , intervention (counseling) , psychotherapist , cognition , quality of life (healthcare) , depressive symptoms , psychiatry , economics , macroeconomics
Background Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy ( MBCT ) has been shown to be effective in preventing relapse of depression in adults, but has not previously been applied to adolescents who have residual symptoms of depression following treatment. Method An 8‐week MBCT group was adapted for adolescents, and evaluated using qualitative and quantitative measures. Results Participants report high levels of satisfaction with the group intervention. Qualitative analysis of semi‐structured interviews provides areas for future development of this intervention. Pilot data indicate reductions in depressive symptoms, alongside positive change in mindfulness skills, quality of life and rumination. Conclusions Preliminary evidence for the use of MBCT with this group of adolescents is provided.