title: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with older adults: an exploratory study.
abstract: An 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) group for older adults with depression and/or anxiety is described. This article is based on an exploratory study of this therapeutic approach and changes in participants' symptoms associated with participation. Pre-post data from 5 MBCT groups showed significant improvements in reported anxiety, ruminative thoughts, and sleep problems and a reduction in depressive symptoms. Case examples are presented to illustrate these symptom changes. Findings showed that this nonpharmacological intervention is acceptable to older adults and is associated with positive changes. Suggestions are provided for both practitioners and researchers interested in using MBCT with older adults.
authors: a Geriatrics Center , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan , USA.
authors: Mariko A
authors: MA
authors: Foulk
authors: Berit
authors: B
authors: Ingersoll-Dayton
authors: Janet
authors: J
authors: Kavanagh
authors: Elizabeth
authors: E
authors: Robinson
authors: Helen C
authors: HC
authors: Kales
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D008297:Male; D064866:Mindfulness / Q000379:methods*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: anxiety; depression; group therapy; mindfulness