Applying Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to Treatment

Dr. Stuart says that this new method which couples mindfulness meditation and cognitive therapy can be used to deal with depression and stress. People get depressed because of various reasons, but sometimes they do not know the real cause of the depression. However, all these people should be treated regardless of the source of depression. Mindfulness is one of the alternative techniques that can help people who have depression. Dr. Stuart says that when a person is walking or doing a chore, they find their mind wandering such that they are not focusing on the reality but rather worrying about the past or the future. These thoughts are the ones which cause depression and stress. MBCT, therefore, teaches patients how they can refocus and avoid involuntary cognitive routines.