In the article, “Prevention of Relapse/Recurrence in Major Depression by Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy” by John D. Teasdale, Zindel V. Segal, J. Mark G. Williams, Valerie A. Ridgeway, Judith M. Soulsby and Mark A. Lau, major depression disorder is treated with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy or MBCT and served as a measure to evaluate relapse and recurrence of MDD. MCBT is a group intervention program that sought to help bring awareness to recovered recurrently depressed patients to abstain from any and or all states of generalized dissatisfaction with life and to negate any depression based thinking that could facilitate relapse/recurrence. Practicing mindfulness is a simple but influential way of paying attention to the most difficult emotions and life experiences; it can also help break the cycle of chronic unhappiness giving patients a chance to live freely and enhance their quality of life. The goal of this study was to find a solution to the inquiry, does this particular …show more content…
To accurately measure mindfulness researchers had to simply watch and wait as they collect data. Mindfulness is a skill that is learned so the genuine participation of the patients is very important to the success of this type of treatment. The outcome of this study was surprising, MBCT worked for patients with three or more episodes of depression than with those with two episodes or less. This may be due to exposure and experience causing the patient to be mindful and open to getting better and recovering without relapse. Thought the results of this study didn’t bring about a breakthrough it was still very insightful and suggests that mindfulness can is very promising in treating MDD. This study also may have contributed tremendous evidence in this field. This provides for further research with a wealth of data to dig deeper in examining mindfulness-based clinical
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a method of correcting invalid thought patterns to a more positive view of the person and their place in their world. Some people do not believe that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a real treatment for depression, claiming it is a form of positive thinking ("The Daily Mail," 2009). On the opposite end of the spectrum, others argue that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy should be used in all therapies for depression as it allows the patient to take an active role in their treatment. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the benefit of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a viable treatment of depression, either as a stand-alone therapy or in conjunction with other therapies.
This is noted because the words for “mindfulness” themselves are varied and textured and come in many different definitions, as well as narratives. Having noted that, it is interesting to see that the same thing can be found in the Western tradition of understanding mindfulness in the third-wave psychotherapies.
For this assignment we are asked to research the chosen diagnosis that was selected back in Module 1 for this course. For the paper the chosen diagnosis was Major Depressive Disorder. By utilizing a minimum of five sources we are asked to answer the following questions. We are asked to describe the selected disorder, we also need to identify the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic category and as well as distinguish diagnostic and commonly used terminology. We then are asked to give the causative factors, the diagnosis, and the treatment of the disorder. Last we are asked to provide a survey of current research on this chosen disorder. (Argosy University, Module 3, 2014)
This paper introduces a 35-year-old female who is exhibiting signs of sadness, lack of interest in daily activities and suicidal tendencies. She has no interest in hobbies, which have been very important to her in the past. Her lack of ambition and her suicidal tendencies are causing great concern for her family members. She is also exhibiting signs of hypersomnia, which will put her in dangerous situations if left untreated. The family has great concern about her leaving the hospital at this time, fearing that she may be a danger to herself. A treatment plan and ethical considerations will be discussed.
Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT combines both psychotherapy and behavioral therapy, in a goal-oriented treatment that attempts to change the patterns of thinking or behaviors. CBT is used to treat a wide variety of issue’s that a client may face, including substance abuse, anxiety, and/or depression. First introduced in the 1960’s by Aaron Beck who at the time noticed that clients appeared to have internal dialogues that appeared negative in nature (Martin, 2016). Beck would pick up that these negative thoughts were unrealistic in nature and attempt to dissuade the client from continuing with them and to develop strategies to address these thoughts. CBT is accomplished through short-term treatment, ranging from five to ten months on a weekly basis (Martin, 2016). The goal in utilizing CBT is to “increase control over problematic sexual interests and to equip them with the skills and attitudes necessary to achieve their goals in health and prosocial ways (Murphy, Bradford, Fedorff, 2014)”. Relapse prevention, in which our textbook briefly states as a learning to accept mistakes (Levine, 2016, p.175) does not appear to delve deeper into the treatment that is relapse prevention. In another search of this treatment method, goals of relapse prevention attempt to “identifying, anticipating, and coping with triggers that may lead to a potential relapse or re-offense (Murphy, Bradford, Fedorff,
Mindfulness is a concept or practice that was founded nearly 2600 years ago. It is a very integral component of the Buddhist faith and is believed to be associated with many benefits including self-control, tolerance, flexibility, objectivity, concentration, mental clarity, emotional intelligence, kindness, compassion, acceptance, and equanimity.
Mindfulness is used as a therapy to treat many problems related to mental health such as stress, anxiety or even eating disorders (Hooker and Fodor, 2008). In addition majority of techniques used in mindfulness originate from Buddhist traditions (Rosenberg, 1998, Cited in Thompson and Gauntlett-Gilbert, 2008). Professionals working with children in mental health settings may find mindfulness applicable. The different techniques used in these types of settings teach self-awareness, increased impulse control and decreased emotional reactivity to difficult events (Thompson and Gauntlett-Gilbert). Research conducted on adults has shown that these effects can be obtained in the long term which suggests that mindfulness can be applied to children who are going through developmental challenges and have still yet to encounter
Certain practical issues need to be considered by the clinician during the assessment of MDD, (Dozois & Dobson, 2009). Depressed individuals tend to express their problems in a detailed manner when they are aware of what is expected from them during initial phase of assessment. Warning depressed clients about the possible interruptions at the initial phase along with providing them rationale helps to improve the effectiveness of the assessment (Dozois & Dobson, 2009). As depressed individuals tend to commit cognitive bias (Dozois & Beck, 2008), it is necessary to determine the actual impairment by evaluating patient’s daily routine in terms of different areas of functioning. Each diagnostic criteria needs to be addressed in number of ways (Shea, 1988). Sometimes, the patient describe their symptoms in more idiosyncratic way. So, the clinician needs to translate those concerns in to the nosological system (Dozois & Dobson, 2009). Bolland & Keller (2009) emphasize the need to assess the number of previous episodes and their duration because this information is one the predictor for risk of subsequent relapse (Solomon et al, 2000). Dozois & Dobson (2009) have reported to rely upon information related to previous episode carefully as the client may commit the reporting bias. The reporting bias can be reduced by ensuring that the patient understands the time frame to which he or she refers (Dozois & Dobson, 2009) and providing contextual cues to the patient’s memory (Shea, 1988). The information related to previous treatments, medical history, patient’s motivation for change, etc. may help in identifying resources for change (Dozois & Dobson, 2009). It is also helpful to assess client’s strengths which will help in formulating...
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Major Depressive Disorder, according to Coon, is a mood disorder in which the person has suffered one or more intense episodes of depression. Major Depressive Disorder falls under mood disorders subtopic depressive disorders (Coon 2013). “Psychologist have come to realize that mood disorders (major disturbances in emotion) are among the most serious of all psychological conditions. In any given year, roughly 9.5 percent of the U.S. population suffers from a mood disorder (National Institute of Mental Health, 2011a)” (Coon 2013). I was one of the 9.5 percent. I have decided to write on this topic because I want to understand what causes it. I have been depressed before without medication or counseling and I wanted to know why do you get depressed and how does it impact you. This essay will talk about disorder information, disorder triggers, research on depression, treatment for depression, and theorist’s experiments for Major Depression Disorder.
Major Depressive Disorder or MDD is a very common clinical condition that affects millions of people every year. According to the Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, “ depression is under diagnosed & untreated by most medical doctors, despite the fact that it can almost always be treated successfully.
Counselors have a wide array of techniques they use to treat their clients. Not one form of counseling works for every individual seeking help. Over the past decades, mindfulness has piqued the interest of many counselors and researchers in the area of cognitive psychology. Its use in counseling has grown and is a part of many counseling processes. Mindfulness has helped to make new strides in the area of counseling and treating patients with a handful of different disorders and issues. Mindfulness is now a widely used practice, and research is still being conducted today to find new ways it can continue to benefit society.
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The silent killer that takes lives without warning, punishment, or any sympathy; depression is truly one of the most prominent mental illnesses in the world. Depression is defined as a mental illness inducing a severe and staunch feeling of sadness. The term depressed is coined in English as a temporary sadness that everyone experiences in their life. Despite that depression is more active in women, it is still one of the most common mental illnesses in the world. It affects anybody, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic standing. Regardless of all these facts, surprisingly little is known about depression, however, scientists have been able to hypothesize major causes, effects, and treatments for the disability affecting over
Teaching high school students methods for mindfulness provides them with tools that they can use throughout college. This age group has a lot to benefit from this product as it can help reduce stress and anxiety, therefore decreasing the risk of developing a mental illness later on. The aspects of this method can be explained using the Health Belief Model. The perceived susceptibility is evident through the numerous statistics that have been stated about the amount of stress and mental illness that people experience. About 9.8 million adults in the United States experience a mental illness that is debilitating enough to interfere with major life activities (NAMI, 2017). The severity of these mental disorders include major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more. A risk factor for most psychological disorders include extreme stress or trauma early on in life. Because of this risk, the benefits of using the mindful minute are numerous. Students have a chance to experience meditation and discuss mental health with teachers if they have a concern. Practicing mindfulness helps control the stress and emotional regulation that can reach extremes in mental disorders. Unfortunately, a big barrier to