A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy of Traditional Buddhist Mindfulness Training Versus Secular Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Patients Having Residual Depressive Symptoms

Summary

This interventional study is conducted with the goal of comparing the efficacy of traditional Buddhist mindfulness training versus secular mindfulness based cognitive therapy among patients with depressive disorders. We are also interested in studying how these interventions compare in terms of preventing further relapses of depression. Additionally, this study aims to identify factors that influence the efficacy of this intervention, such as self-report mindfulness, self-compassion, and religiosity.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 or above
* Buddhist faith (Only Buddhists are selected as one of the interventions involves Buddhist teachings, and any recruited participant has a probability of being enrolled in the Buddhist mindfulness intervention)
* A history of one or more episodes of moderate or severe depression
* Currently having BDI-II score \> 13, i.e., mild to moderate depressive symptoms

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently having a severe depressive episode, according to the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) Sinhalese version
* Currently having moderate to severe suicidal ideation (according to CIDI)
* Recent changes in antidepressant medication
* Unable to understand and communicate in Sinhalese

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