Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in bipolar disorder: preliminary evaluation of immediate effects on between-episode functioning.

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BACKGROUND: Bipolar disorder is highly recurrent and rates of comorbidity are high. Studies have pointed to anxiety comorbidity as one factor associated with risk of suicide attempts and poor overall outcome. This study aimed to explore the feasibility and potential benefits of a new psychological treatment (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy: MBCT) for people with bipolar disorder focusing on between-episode anxiety and depressive symptoms. METHODS: The study used data from a pilot randomi...

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Authors: Williams, J; Alatiq, Y; Crane, C; Barnhofer, T; Fennell, M

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of affective disorders
• Volume: 107
• Issue: 1-3
• Pages: 275-279
• Publication date: 2008-04-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2007.08.022
• EISSN: 1573-2517
• ISSN: 0165-0327
• Language: English
• Keywords: Bipolar Disorder; Humans; Ambulatory Care; Meditation; Treatment Outcome; Adult; Middle Aged; Aged; Female; Psychotherapy, Group; Suicide; Male; Personality Inventory; Cognitive Therapy; Adolescent; Pilot Projects; Waiting Lists; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder