Mindfulness meditation practices as adjunctive treatments for psychiatric disorders

William R Marchand

doi:10.1016/j.psc.2013.01.002

Mindfulness meditation practices as adjunctive treatments for psychiatric disorders

Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2013 Mar;36(1):141-52. doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2013.01.002.

Author

William R Marchand¹

Affiliation

¹ George E. Wahlen Veterans Administration Medical Center, 500 Foothill, Salt Lake City, UT 84148, USA. wmarchand@me.com

PMID: 23538083
DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2013.01.002

Abstract

Mindfulness meditation-based therapies are being increasingly used as interventions for psychiatric disorders. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) have been studied extensively. MBSR is beneficial for general psychological health and pain management. MBCT is recommended as an adjunctive treatment for unipolar depression. Both MBSR and MBCT have efficacy for anxiety symptoms. Informed clinicians can do much to support their patients who are receiving mindfulness training. This review provides information needed by clinicians to help patients maximize the benefits of mindfulness training and develop an enduring meditation practice.

Published by Elsevier Inc.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Review

MeSH terms

Anxiety / therapy*
Depression / therapy*
Humans
Meditation / psychology*
Mindfulness*
Pain Management / psychology*
Stress, Psychological / therapy