Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves teaching people skills and strategies to manage negative thoughts and behaviours that are associated with depression. CBT has been studied for over 20 years, and there is good evidence that it is effective as a treatment for depression. However, researchers are still not sure how CBT works in helping depression.

Official Title

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression.

Conditions

• Clinical Depression

Study Type

Study Design

Further Details

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a new variant of CBT, which involves teaching people to make simple shifts in their awareness of thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. MBCT has been shown to be effective in preventing relapse, but has not yet been used as a treatment for depression.

This study will compare group MBCT and CBT as treatments for depression, and examine how these treatments work.

Study Start

Eligibility & Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 

• Have you had (non-bipolar) depression for more than 3 months?
• Are you not taking antidepressant medication OR been on the same medication for at least 3 months?
• Have you not previously participated in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy in the last 12 months?
• Are you able to attend 8 weekly group sessions in Randwick, Sydney?
• Are you over 18?

Participation:

• Free, 8-week group treatment for depression provided by trained and registered psychologistsFree expert assessment
• Free follow up
• Confidentiality

Total Enrolment

Contact Details

Aimée Gayed
(02) 9382 2993
groupprogram@unsw.edu.au