Mindfulness-based training and emotional disorders

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Title:	Mindfulness-based training and emotional disorders
Author(s):	Giommi, F. ; Barendregt, H.P. ; Oliemeulen, E.A.P. ; Hoof, J.J.M. van ; Tinge, J.; Coenen, A.M.L. ; Dongen, P. van
Publication year:	2006
In:	Kwee, M.G.T.; Gergen, K.J.; Koshikawa, F. (ed.), Horizons in Buddhist Psychology. Practice, Research and Theory, pp. 213-224
Publisher:	Chagrin Falls, OH : Taos Institute Publishing
ISBN:	9780971231269
Series:	Books for Professionals Series ; 1
Publication type:	Part of book or chapter of book
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : http://hdl.handle.net/2066/55620
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Editor(s):	Kwee, M.G.T.; Gergen, K.J.; Koshikawa, F.
Subject:	Cognitive neuroscience Foundations
Organization:	Data Science Foundations SW OZ BSI OGG SW OZ BSI OLO SW OZ DCC SMN
Former Organization:	SW OZ NICI BI
Book title:	Kwee, M.G.T.; Gergen, K.J.; Koshikawa, F. (ed.), Horizons in Buddhist Psychology. Practice, Research and Theory
Page start:	p. 213
Page end:	p. 224
Abstract:	A randomized controlled trial was conducted in which Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was compared to Psychoeducation (PE, a standard psychiatric intervention) in a sample of patients with emotional disorders. Assessments were made on symptoms reduction (5 scales of depression, anxiety, quality of life) and attentional functioning (6 neuropsychological tasks, EEG recordings). MBSR was found at least as efficacious as PE. Preliminary results suggest that MBSR exerts a positive effect on attention. To date no comparison with an established intervention has been performed: this was the first exploratory study on such issue, and the first to consider the specific effects of mindfulness on attentional processes. New confidence is gained in applying MBSR as an effective component in treating emotional disorders.