Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Pilot Study

Background: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the first-choice intervention for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); however, a notable proportion of patients either do not respond to treatment or relapse after CBT. Mindfulness-based treatment has been suggested as an alternative or complementary therapeutic strategy for OCD. However, only a few studies have focused on its application in clinical samples. Objective: To evaluate the impact of a new treatment, called “Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for OCD.” It is an 11-session manualized group intervention that integrates elements of CBT, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Methods: The program was delivered to 35 patients with a primary diagnosis of OCD. Results: Participants demonstrated good adherence to the intervention. There was a significant reduction in mean total score on the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS-TS) (P
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - Category: Psychiatry Tags: PRACTITIONER’S CORNER Source Type: research