title: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: a promising new approach to preventing depressive relapse.
abstract: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was developed as a psychological approach for people at risk for depressive relapse who wish to learn how to stay well in the long-term. In this article we set out the rationale for MBCT, outline the treatment approach, overview the efficacy research to date and look to future challenges.
authors.forename: J Mark G
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Willem
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kuyken
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D055502:Secondary Prevention