A comparison of the efficacy of mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy and Beck cognitive therapy on the depression and anxiety of patients recovering from <scp>COVID</scp>‐19: A pilot study-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A comparison of the efficacy of mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy and Beck cognitive therapy on the depression and anxiety of patients recovering from COVID‐19: A pilot study

Published:2024-09-03 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:1473-3145
Container-title:Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
language:en
Short-container-title:Couns and Psychother Res

Author:

Khajehnezhad Maryam¹,Veshki Sahar Khanjani²³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Psychology Islamic Azad University Khomeini Shahr Isfahan Iran

2. Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology University of Isfahan Isfahan Iran

3. Department of Counseling, Faculty of Humanities Arak University Arak Iran

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundDepression and anxiety are prevalent psychological symptoms among COVID‐19 survivors. This study compared the efficacy of mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and Beck cognitive therapy (BCT) in addressing these issues.MethodsForty‐five COVID‐19 survivors were randomly assigned to one of three groups: MBCT, BCT or a control. Pre‐ and postintervention assessments, using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), were conducted. Both interventions consisted of eight 90‐minute sessions.ResultsAn ANCOVA analysis revealed that BCT was more effective than MBCT in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms. Both interventions led to significant improvements, but no significant differences were observed between post‐test and follow‐up.ConclusionBCT is a promising intervention for depression and anxiety in COVID‐19 survivors. Facilities providing cognitive therapy should be integrated into healthcare settings to support mental health recovery.

Publisher

Wiley

Link

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/capr.12811

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