Pilot study assesses low-dose mindfulness-based cognitive therapy's effect on life satisfaction in a non-clinical population, indicating positive outcomes.
Background: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is one of the most cost effective psychotherapies and attracts a high level of interest from the general public.However, it requires a considerable time commitment from the participants.A more accessible form of MBCT for a non-clinical population is expected.Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a low-dose Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT-ld) program for the improvement of life satisfaction in a non-clinical population.Methods: 17 non-clinical participants completed the MBCT-ld program (six sessions of 90 minutes each).They responded to the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) at the beginning and end of the program.Results: Significant improvement was obtained in the SWLS (t (16) =3.69, p< .01). Conclusions:The results suggest that MBCT-ld seems to be an effective approach for enhancing life satisfaction in a non-clinical population.
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