Group behavioural activation and mindfulness therapy for the well-being of non-clinical adults: a preliminary open trial

Using 16 non-clinical adults from the community, this study examined the effects on well-being of a group intervention consisting of a 4-week behavioural activation component followed by a 3-week mindfulness component, finishing with an integrating closure session. Results from intention-to-treat an...

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Published in:Cognitive behaviour therapist 2009-12, Vol.2 (4), p.256-271
Main Authors: Mazzucchelli, Trevor G., Rees, Clare S., Kane, Robert T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Clinical significance
Cognitive therapy
Happiness
Intervention
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental health
Mindfulness
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Summary:Using 16 non-clinical adults from the community, this study examined the effects on well-being of a group intervention consisting of a 4-week behavioural activation component followed by a 3-week mindfulness component, finishing with an integrating closure session. Results from intention-to-treat analyses showed moderate and significant improvements in psychological distress and several indices of well-being after the behavioural activation component. These improvements continued through the mindfulness component of the intervention such that effects were greater after participants had received the complete intervention. Half of the participants reported reliable and clinically significant improvement in the amount of time they felt happy after the intervention and a quarter of participants reported improvement at follow-up. Behavioural activation and mindfulness interventions may provide a useful framework for further research with non-clinical populations who wish to enhance their well-being and learn skills that may protect them against depression and other mental health problems.
ISSN:1754-470X
1754-470X
DOI:10.1017/S1754470X09990201