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1 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy Based on Mindfulness on Fear of Delivery in Primiparous Women
maryam aminolroayaee Asghar AghaeiThe objective of this research was to study the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on fear of childbirth in primiparous women. This was a semi-experimental research, having a pretest-posttest design, a control group and one-month follow MoreThe objective of this research was to study the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on fear of childbirth in primiparous women. This was a semi-experimental research, having a pretest-posttest design, a control group and one-month follow up period. The statistical population of this research was including all of primiparous pregnant women in spring 2017 in Isfahan city (Amin hospital). Of this statistical population, 40 individuals were selected using convenience sampling method and placed in two control (20 individuals) and test (20 individuals) groups. The tool used in this research was an Attitude Towards Childbirth Questionnaire (Harmen, 1998. Before performing the interventions, pre-tests were done for both of the groups. After ending the sessions, post-test and one-month follow-up period were done. Results analysis using covariance analysis test showed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was effective on fear of childbirth in primiparous women (P<0. 05). Moreover, the results of follow-up period showed that the training of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy has a lifetime effect. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Develop a training package of Coping with Job Stress and Comparing the Effect of this Model and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Tam Kar’s employees
somayeh GORJI اصغر آقایی mohsen golparvarThe aim of this study was develop a training package of coping with job stress and compare its effec with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on anxiety and depression of Tam Kar’s employees.This research was a combination of exploratory research projects. The phe MoreThe aim of this study was develop a training package of coping with job stress and compare its effec with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on anxiety and depression of Tam Kar’s employees.This research was a combination of exploratory research projects. The phenomenological qualitative method- content analysis was used to develop a training package to coping with job stress that 7 main codes (anxiety,depression,low emotional intelligence, ineffective coping strategies, cognitive problems,weakness of social skills and weakness of religious beliefs) were obtained And the coping with stress training package was adjusted based on these dimensions. The quantitative research method was a three-stage three-group pilot project in which the statistical population included all employees working in the technical departments of Tam Kar’s Company in Isfahan city Which the use ofpurposeful sampling, 45 employees were selected and randomly assigned to three groups (15 for each group). The Beck's Anxiety Inventory, and Beck's Depression Inventory were used to gather information. Experimental group 1 under the knowledge of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy 8 sessions of 90 minutes and experimental group 2 was trained to coping with job stress in 10 sessions 90-minute. Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the research findings. The results showed that both trainings made significant changes in depression and anxiety in the post-test and follow-up stages (p≤0.05). Further, the results of Bonferroni’s follow-up test implied that there is effectiveness of package of Coping with Job Stress was higher than cognitive therapy based on mindfulness. Therefore, the result of this study provide experimental support for both training to improve depression and anxiety in industry employees. Manuscript profile -
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3 - The Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy Based-Mindfulness on Marital Satisfaction and Psychological Symptoms Women Married
kamran yazdanbakhsh narges mohammad najjar ali ahmadian Zahra Ghasemlo Nasab Ziba Arhami IsalooThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based-mindfulness on marital satisfaction and psychological symptoms among married women. The study was of a semi-experimental type with pre-test post-test with control group. The pop MoreThe purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based-mindfulness on marital satisfaction and psychological symptoms among married women. The study was of a semi-experimental type with pre-test post-test with control group. The population of the study of married women admitted to the clinic in district 2 in Tehran City, Iran in year 2019, and 30 of them ­ were selected using convenient sampling method and placed in two groups of 15 subjects each (experimental and control). Research instruments included Syndrome Checklist Psychological (Derogatis, Lipman & Covi, 1973) and Marital Satisfaction (Enrich, 1983) Questionnaires. The experimental group received 8 sessions of mindfulness training and each session took one hour and half. After that, post-test was conducted. In order to analyze data, ­ multivariate covariance analysis was used. The obtained results of multivariate covariance analysis indicated that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy was effective and significant in decreasing the score of psychological symptoms (Somatization, Depression & Anxiety) and increasing the marital satisfaction among subjects in experimental group (P≤0.001). on the basis of results, it could be said that Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could have a positive impact on psychological symptoms women (Somatization, depression and anxiety) and marital satisfaction. Manuscript profile -
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4 - The effect of rumination-focused cognitive behavior therapy on negative self-evaluation and suicidal ideation, versus mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in depressed adolescent girls aged 14 to 19 committing suicide: two-month follow up
Hadi Izanloo Fatemeh Shahabizadeh Seyed Kaveh Hojjat Seyed Abdolmajid BahrainianSuicide attempt is on the rise among adolescent girls due to negative cognitions, so the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RFCBT) versus Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on negative self-evaluat MoreSuicide attempt is on the rise among adolescent girls due to negative cognitions, so the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RFCBT) versus Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on negative self-evaluation, and suicidal ideation among depressed girls adolescents aged 14 to 19 attempting suicide. This study was a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with a control group. Thirty-three depressed adolescent girls attempting suicide who were referred to the emergency department of Samen Al-Aeme and Imam Hassan Hospitals in Bojnourd from October 23, 2019 to March 5, 2020, after having the inclusion criteria, were selected with targeted sampling method, then randomly divided into three groups of rumination-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (10 individual sessions) and control. The research tools included Depression Inventory-2 (Beck & Steer, 1993) and Suicide Probability Scale (Cull & Gill, 1989). Findings obtained from Analysis of covariance showed that both interventions had a significant effect on reducing negative self-evaluation and suicidal ideation at the time of post-test (p <0.001) and follow-up (p <0.05), and this effect was stable during the two-month follow-up period. Therefore, both interventions can reduce negative self-evaluation and suicidal ideation in different ways (decreased rumination and increased mindfulness) but without superiority, so it is recommended to use these two interventions in times of depression and in times of suicidal crisis. Manuscript profile -
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5 - A comparison of the effectiveness of group counseling through acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on self-compassion and family resilience of mothers of educable children
mahmod fatahi Asadollah Veisi omid moradiAims: The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of group counseling with acceptance based on commitment and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness, self-compassion, and family resilience of mothers of children in education. Method:This research was se MoreAims: The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of group counseling with acceptance based on commitment and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness, self-compassion, and family resilience of mothers of children in education. Method:This research was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test with a control group and a follow-up period of 5 months. Sampling was done by simple random sampling. From the list of the statistical population of mothers of exceptionally educated students in the two cities of Mallard and Shahryar in the year (1401-1400), (36) people were selected using random numbers and in two experimental groups of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and therapy based on Acceptance and commitment and a control group were included. Self-compassion(Neff, 2003) and family resilience (Sixbey, 2005) questionnaires were used as research tools. The method of data analysis was covariance analysis to compare means. The software (SPSS 22) was used for data analysis. Findings:The results showed that both methods, therapy based on acceptance and commitment and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness in the way of group counseling, have an effect on increasing self-compassion and family resilience of mothers of educated children.The effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on increasing self-compassion (59.6%) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (27.9%) was compared to the control group. (P<0.001 and F=106.891) and the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on increasing resilience (81.5%) and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness (45.9%) compared to the control group. (P<0.001 and F=106.891. Conclusion: According to the findings of this research, it is possible to use the method of group counseling, therapy based on acceptance and commitment, and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness to increase self-compassion and family resilience. Manuscript profile -
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6 - The effectiveness of training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students
Jamileh MansooriThe aimed of this research was determined the effectiveness of training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students. Present research was a semi experimental with a pre-test and post-test design an MoreThe aimed of this research was determined the effectiveness of training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students. Present research was a semi experimental with a pre-test and post-test design and with an experimental and control groups. The research population was included high school students of Tehran city in 2017-18 academic. Research sample was 30 student whitch selected through available sampling method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (each group 15 student). The experimental group trained for 8 sessions of 60 minutes by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and the control group doesn’t receive any training. Groups completed the questionnaires of social support (Zimet) and academic procrastination (Solomon & Rothblum, 1984) and teacher-made test was considered as an indicator of academic achievement. Data was analyzed with multivariate analysis of covariance method (MANCOVA). The findings showed that there was a significant difference between experimental and control groups in variables of social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students. In the other words training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy significantly increased the social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students (P<0/05). The results showed that training mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was effective on improving social support, academic procrastination and academic achievement of students. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on dimensions of physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations (quality of life)
MohammadKazem Fakhri Ramezan Hasanzadeh Sima EbrahimiThis research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on dimensions of physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations. The present study was a semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with cont MoreThis research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on dimensions of physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations. The present study was a semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The research population was infertile women who referred to infertility clinics of Tehran city in 2018 year. The research sample consisted of 30 people who were selected by available sampling method and randomly assigned into two equal groups (each group 15 people). The experimental group trained 8 sessions of 90-minute with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy method and the control group were placed on the waiting list for training. Data were collected by quality of life questionnaire (World Health Organization, 2004) and analyzed with the methods of independent t-test and multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS-18 software. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations in infertile women. In the other words, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy led to improve their physical health, mental health, environmental health and social relations (P<0/001). Based on the results, it is suggested that use from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy method for improve the quality of life in infertile women. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Evaluation and Comparison of the Effectiveness of Intensive and Short-Term Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on the Mental Pain of Earthquake Victims of Sir Paul Zahab City
Afshin Safarnia Vahid Ahmadi shahram mamiThe purpose of this study was to compare and compare the effectiveness of short-term intensive psychotherapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the mental pain of earthquake victims in Sar Paul Zahab in 1398. The study population consisted of earthquake-stricken MoreThe purpose of this study was to compare and compare the effectiveness of short-term intensive psychotherapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on the mental pain of earthquake victims in Sar Paul Zahab in 1398. The study population consisted of earthquake-stricken women in Sar-e-Pol city who referred to counseling clinic of Sar-e-Pol-e-zahb city in 1398. 45 women were selected by convenience sampling method. One control group and two experimental groups were replaced by a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design with control group. Intensive and short-term psychotherapy sessions and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy were administered to the two experimental groups during 9 weeks. At the end, three post-test groups were taken. The research tools were: Orbach & Miklinsler Mental Pain Questionnaire (OMMP) (2003). Covariance analysis test was used for inferential analysis of data. The results showed that both intensive and short-term psychotherapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy are effective on the mental pain of earthquake victims and between intensive and short-term psychotherapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. There was no significant difference in the effectiveness of the earthquake on mental pain. (p <0/5). Manuscript profile -
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9 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Reducing Cravings and Suicidal Ideation among Methadone Patients
Sara Azad Farshid Khosropour Hamid Molayi ZarandiCravings and suicidal ideation significantly impact individuals undergoing methadone treatment. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is recognized for its role in enhancing mental and physical well-being. This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design w MoreCravings and suicidal ideation significantly impact individuals undergoing methadone treatment. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is recognized for its role in enhancing mental and physical well-being. This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with a control group to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing cravings and suicidal ideation among methadone patients. The sample consisted of 30 individuals undergoing methadone treatment in addiction centers in Tehran's second district during the second half of 2021. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (undergoing mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) and a control group. The intervention group received 90 minutes of mindfulness treatment in 8 weekly sessions, while the control group received no intervention. The Wright Material Craving Questionnaire (1997) and the Beck Suicide Thought Questionnaire (1901) were used for data collection. Data analysis employed descriptive tests (mean and standard deviation) and analysis of covariance with SPSS software version 23. Results revealed significant effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on both cravings (F = 15.74, p = 0.001) and suicidal ideation (F = 0.37, p < 0.001). The findings indicate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing cravings and suicidal ideation among individuals undergoing methadone treatment, suggesting its potential application in addressing psychological challenges in this population.Keywords: Suicidal Ideation, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Craving Temptation, Methadone. Manuscript profile -
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10 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Executive Functions, Emotional Regulation, and Cognitive Impairment in Depressed Patients
Zahra Bostangar Alireza BalootiThis research aimed to assess the impact of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on executive functions (residual error), emotional regulation, and cognitive deficits in depressed patients attending counseling centers in Ahvaz. The statistical population included all dep MoreThis research aimed to assess the impact of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on executive functions (residual error), emotional regulation, and cognitive deficits in depressed patients attending counseling centers in Ahvaz. The statistical population included all depressed patients in Ahvaz counseling centers. Thirty eligible patients were initially selected, with 15 randomly assigned to the experimental group and 15 to the control group. The quasi-experimental research method involved a pre-test and post-test with a control group. Data were collected using the Cognitive Impairment Scale (Broadbent), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Garnefsky), Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (Grant and Berg, 1993), and Working Memory Test (Damin and Carpenter). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was implemented, and data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics through univariate and multivariate covariance analysis. Results from univariate and multivariate analyses of covariance indicated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on executive functions, emotional regulation, and cognitive impairment in depressed patients. The findings highlight the positive impact of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in improving executive functions, emotional regulation, and cognitive impairment among depressed patients.Keywords: Depression, Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Regulation, Executive Functions, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Manuscript profile -
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11 - Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on psychological well-bing and Its Components in hemodialysis patients
masoomeh yasaei sekeh Abdollah Shafiabadi Valiollah FarzadAbstract The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on psychological wellbeing and Its Components in hemodialysis patients. The study sample consisted of 28 hemodialysis patients who were selected by available sa MoreAbstract The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on psychological wellbeing and Its Components in hemodialysis patients. The study sample consisted of 28 hemodialysis patients who were selected by available sampling method from patients referred to hemodialysis unite of Imam Khomeini hospital in Shirvan city and Imam Ali hospital in Bojnord city and were randomly replaced in two groups (14 patient in each group). The experimental group received mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in eight session of 90 minutes (once a week). Data collected by Ryff Psychological Well-bing inventory and they were analyzed by using ANCOVA. The results showed that the Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy had positive effect on psychological well-being, Interpersonal Relations, purpose in life, personal growth and autonomy but there was no significant effect on environmental mastery and self-acceptance. Therefore, the results of this study provide empirical support for this therapy and Regarding the prevalence of psychological problems in hemodialysis patients and the effectiveness of psychiatric interventions, the necessity of the presence of psychologists and counselors in hemodialysis departments is reminiscent. Manuscript profile -
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12 - The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on Difficulties in emotion regulation and obsessive- rumination component in diabetes 2
Ebrahim Ghanbari Fatemeh ShahabizadehType II diabetes is an important public health problem that has a massive impact on individual and social functions of individuals. The present study was aimed at the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on Difficulties emotion regulation and obsessive- MoreType II diabetes is an important public health problem that has a massive impact on individual and social functions of individuals. The present study was aimed at the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on Difficulties emotion regulation and obsessive- rumination component in diabetes 2. The present study was a semi-experimental pretest-posttest design. The statistical population of all women and men with type 2 diabetes referred to health centers of Birjand in the last 3 months of 1395 (100 people). To collect data, a sample of 30 people was selected using available sampling method. The tools used were: Gratz and Romer's (2004) Difficulties emotion regulation (2004), and Nalen-Huxma and Marrow's Rumination Scale (1991). For data analysis, variance and multivariate covariance analysis were used. The findings showed that the mean of the experimental group in the stress components of emotional regulation (p < 0/05) and rumination (p < 0/01) decreased compared to the control group. The results of the study show the importance of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention in improving the life of diabetic patients. Manuscript profile -
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13 - The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the fear of negative evaluation on social anxiety clinical syndrome
Leila Najdi Tavakkol Mousazadeh Reza KazemiSocial anxiety disorder is a kind of chronic and general anxiety disorders and fear of negative evaluation is one of the effective cognitive dysfunctions in the formation of social anxiety. The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of acceptance and co MoreSocial anxiety disorder is a kind of chronic and general anxiety disorders and fear of negative evaluation is one of the effective cognitive dysfunctions in the formation of social anxiety. The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on anxiety sensitivity in social anxiety clinical syndrome. The method of present study was semi-experimental (pre-test __ post-test) with control group. Therefore, 60 female subjects were selected based on structured diagnostic interview of DSM-5 and targeted sampling method assigned to two groups: acceptance and commitment therapy (N=20), cognitive therapy based on mind-fullness (N=20) and control group (N=20). The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) and Brief Form of Negative Evaluation Scale fear questionnaire (BFNE-S) were assessed for gathering data. Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the results. The results indicated that there was a significant difference between the two groups of interventional therapy based on acceptance and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and control group in the difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of fear of negative evaluation (P < 0/01). Overall, the results of this study indicated that both the method of treatment based on acceptance and commitment and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy had an effect upon reducing anxiety sensitivity in clinical syndrome of university students'' social anxiety. Manuscript profile -
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14 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Depression and the Style of Ruminative Response in Women with Type 2 Diabetes Abstract
Mahmoud jajarmi Bi Bi Zohreh Razavizadeh Tabadkan Yaghoob VakiliObjectives: The present study has been performed for investigating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depression and the style of ruminative response in women with type 2 diabetes. Method: The research design was an experimental stu MoreObjectives: The present study has been performed for investigating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depression and the style of ruminative response in women with type 2 diabetes. Method: The research design was an experimental study with unit-variable pre-test and post-test with control group. The sample consisted of 30 diabetic women the members of Public Sport Association of North Khorasan were assigned to experimental (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) and control group, randomly. The patients of experimental group to attended mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the 8 sessions 120 minutes per week. Depression and rumination were measured in pre-test and post-test by using of Beck Depression Inventory-2nd edition (BDI-II) and Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS). Results: The results of Single-variable covariance analysis demonstrated that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy significantly decreased depression and rumination in experimental group in post-test and these changes were significant in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy decreased depression and ruminative in women with type 2 diabetes. Manuscript profile -
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15 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Social Self-efficacy and Depression
Somayeh Mahdizadeh Azdin Seyed Ali Mohammad Musavi Mohammadreza Jalali Alireza KakavandThe study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social self-efficacy and depression among female adolescents protected by welfare organization of Qazvin province. The study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control gro MoreThe study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on social self-efficacy and depression among female adolescents protected by welfare organization of Qazvin province. The study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control group design. Twelve orphaned and neglected females were selected from a care center in Qazvin using available sampling method. The participants were randomly assigned into either experimental or control groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for two months. Each session lasted 70 to 90 minutes. Both groups were assessed by the Adolescents Social Self-Efficacy Scale (Connolly, 1989) and the Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale (2002) in pre-test and post-test stages, and at the three months follow-up. The results of covariance analysis indicated that social self-efficacy increased significantly and depression reduced significantly in experimental group. These results remained unchanged at the three months follow-up. The findings suggested the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in increasing social self-efficacy and reducing depression in orphaned and neglected females. Manuscript profile -
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16 - The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy on Depression, Auality of Life, and Serum Cortisol Levels of Depressed People
Zahra Olyaie Masoud Mohammadi Kazem Anvari SeyedEbrahim HosseiniDepression is now a common chronic illness in most communities all over the world that may disrupt normal functioning, cause depressive thoughts, and negatively affect the quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based MoreDepression is now a common chronic illness in most communities all over the world that may disrupt normal functioning, cause depressive thoughts, and negatively affect the quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on quality of life (QoL), depression and cortisol levels in people with depression. Thirty women with depression were selected voluntarily and randomly assigned to experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. For the experimental group, treatment sessions were held for eight 90-minute sessions per week and the control group did not receive any treatment. To measure the variables, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II and SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire) was used twice (before and after treatment) and to measure cortisol levels, blood samples were taken between 8 and 10 am before the onset of first and last treatment sessions and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was employed to analyze the data. The results showed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the pretest-posttest phase reduced depression and cortisol rate from 23.87 and 14.48 to 10.13 and 11.95, respectively and increased quality of life from 32.90 to 83.52 in the experimental group (p < 0.001). Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can improve the mental status and quality of life of patients with depression. Manuscript profile -
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17 - The Effectiveness of Mindful Cognitive therapy on enhancement of overall well-being
Raheleh Pasandideh Khadijeh AbolmoaliIn psychotherapy research, mindfulness has been conceptualized as a facilitator to enhance self-awareness thoughts in order to promote overall well-being. Mindfulness is a quality of consciousness that is targeted to paying attention to the present moment without judgme MoreIn psychotherapy research, mindfulness has been conceptualized as a facilitator to enhance self-awareness thoughts in order to promote overall well-being. Mindfulness is a quality of consciousness that is targeted to paying attention to the present moment without judgment, and is related to many components of psychological health and well-being. The aim of this research is to identify the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive group therapy on improving overall well- being among high school female students in Varamin County in year 1394.For this purpose, in a semi-experimental study with pretest – posttest, and control group, 30 students who were identified as having poor overall well-being were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for eight ninety-minutes sessions and the control group did not receive any treatment. Data analyzing using multivariate analysis of covariance showed that there is significant difference between overall well being and its components (psychological, social, and emotional) in experimental and control groups (p<0/01), and that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could promote overall well being among high school female students. Manuscript profile -
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18 - Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in the Decrease of Depression and Maniac Symptoms of Individuals Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
Meghdad Talebizade Elmira Shahmir Soleman Jafari fardBipolar disorder is characterized as a chronic disorder which maintains elevated relapse rate. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which is generally based on meditative techniques integrated with some aspects of cognitive therapy, has been recommended for the treatmen MoreBipolar disorder is characterized as a chronic disorder which maintains elevated relapse rate. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which is generally based on meditative techniques integrated with some aspects of cognitive therapy, has been recommended for the treatment of this disorder. Hence, the research purpose was to carry out an investigation into the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the decrease of depression and maniac symptoms of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. A semi-experimental method with post-test-pre-test design was employed and a sample of 19 individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder was assigned to the experimental (n=9) and control (n=10) groups. The subjects underwent 8 sessions of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and were tested in terms of maniac and depression symptoms. Covariance analysis indicated that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could significantly reduce the depression symptoms in the experimental group as compared to the control group. However, no improvement was observed in maniac symptoms. Overall, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can be a preferred therapy in the treatment of bipolar disorder in general and depression symptoms, in particular. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Negative automatic thoughts and sleep quality in patients with hypertension
Padideh Soltani Beyrag Amir PanahaliMany psychosocial factors such as lifestyle, disturbing thoughts, negative emotions, insufficient sleep can cause chronic hypertension. Today, one of the factors influencing the pr MoreMany psychosocial factors such as lifestyle, disturbing thoughts, negative emotions, insufficient sleep can cause chronic hypertension. Today, one of the factors influencing the prevalence of hypertension is psychosocial factors such as persistent and chronic stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on stress, negative automatic thoughts and sleep quality in patients with hypertension. For this purpose, in a quasi xperiential study with pre-test, post-test and control group, 30 patients with hypertension referred to Imam Sajjad Hospital in Tabriz were selected by available sample and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in 8 sessions of therapeutic intervention. The groups were evaluated for stress, negative automatic thoughts and sleep quality before and after the treatment interventions. The results of univariate analysis of covariance showed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy significantly reduced stress and negative automatic thoughts and improved sleep quality in patients with hypertension; Therefore, it can be concluded that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy promotes psychological health in these patients Manuscript profile
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