Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Patients with Anxiety Disorders: A Case Series

The present study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MBCBT) for reducing cognitive and somatic anxiety and modifying dysfunctional cognitions in patients with anxiety disorders. A single case design with pre- and post-assessment was adopted. F...

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Published inIndian journal of psychological medicine Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 263 - 269
Main Authors Sharma, Mahendra P., Mao, Angelina, Sudhir, Paulomi M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Delhi, India SAGE Publications 01.07.2012
Sage Publications Ltd. (UK)
Sage Publications, New Delhi India
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
SAGE Publishing
Subjects
Anxiety
Behavioral health care
Case Report
cognitive behavior therapy
Cognitive therapy
dysfunctional cognitions
Health aspects
Mental disorders
mindfulness
Psychiatry
New York
India
Anxiety
dysfunctional cognitions
mindfulness
cognitive behavior therapy
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Summary:The present study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MBCBT) for reducing cognitive and somatic anxiety and modifying dysfunctional cognitions in patients with anxiety disorders. A single case design with pre- and post-assessment was adopted. Four patients meeting the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited for the study. Three patients received a primary diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), while the fourth patient was diagnosed with Panic Disorder. Patients were assessed on the Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety Questionnaire (CSAQ), Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), Hamilton's Anxiety Inventory (HAM-A), and Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale. The therapeutic program consisted of education regarding nature of anxiety, training in different versions of mindfulness meditation, cognitive restructuring, and strategies to handle worry, such as, worry postponement, worry exposure, and problem solving. A total of 23 sessions over four to six weeks were conducted for each patient. The findings of the study are discussed in light of the available research, and implications and limitations are highlighted along with suggestions for future research.
ISSN:0253-7176
0975-1564
DOI:10.4103/0253-7176.106026