Miulness based Cognitive therapy versus Cognitive Behavioral therapy on predictors of relapse in recurent Depression

The present study was carried out to examine the effectiveness of Mindfulness based Cognitive therapy versus Cognitive Behavioral therapy on predictors of relapse in recurrent Depression.

The study design pre-test - post-test in which 40 patients with recurrent depression who were selected and randomly assigned to either group MBCT and CBT. They were assessed with Beck Depression Inventory – II, Ruminative Responses Scale, Dysfunctional Attitude Scale, Self-Compassion scale at pre - post assessment.

The results of MANCOVA and ANCOVA Test supported the effectiveness of Cognitive behavioral therapy on residual depression, dysfunctional attitudes. On the other hand. Mindfulness based cognitive therapy has been proved to be more effective in rumination, cognitive reactivity and self compassion.

In sum, it is proposed that combination of CBT and MBCT could be more effective on predictors of relapse in recurrent Depression.