Mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of depressive rumination: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusions: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy compared to usual care, produces a significant and moderate reduction in rumination. This effect seems independent of the treatment phase (acute or maintenance) or the number of past depressive episodes, and it was maintained one month after the end of treatment. However, further controlled studies with real patients that compare the most commonly used cognitive-behavioral techniques to treat ruminative thoughts to the acceptance and mindfulness techniques are needed.
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research