Applications Beyond Depression
- Anxiety Management: MBCT has been adapted to help individuals cope with anxiety by altering their relationship to anxious thoughts.
- Stress Reduction: Mindfulness techniques within MBCT can alleviate stress by promoting present-moment focus and reducing overthinking.
- Support for Chronic Illness: MBCT offers coping strategies for those dealing with chronic health conditions, improving quality of life.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines cognitive therapy with mindfulness practices to help individuals recognize and disengage from negative thought patterns. Originally developed to prevent depression relapse, MBCT enhances self-awareness and emotional regulation, and has applications in managing anxiety and stress.
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