title: [Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)].
abstract: In the context of an increasing interest in mindfulness-based approaches both in clinical application as well as in the field of research the present paper introduces MBSR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction), illustrates the theoretical background of mindfulness practice and reviews the procedures during the cultivation of mindfulness and possible impacting factors. The article also reviews Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which was specifically developed to prevent relapse in patients with depressive disorders. The paper ends with a conclusion for clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Hermeneutik und Religionsphilosophie, Universität Zürich / Schweiz.
authors.forename: Petra
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Meibert
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Michalak
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Heidenreich
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D019122:Meditation; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015013:Yoga