Who is a good candidate for MBCT?

My full mindfulness-based cognitive therapy guide can be found here.

It’s best suited for people who:

1. Have a history of depression

• • Particularly if you’ve had two or more episodes of major depression.

• • MBCT is proven to prevent relapse, which is huge since each relapse increases future risk.

2. Are currently in remission or mildly depressed

• • It works best when you’re not in a full-blown depressive episode.

• • You need enough emotional stability to practice mindfulness without getting overstimulated.

3. Struggle with rumination or worry
   
   

• • MBCT directly targets negative thinking, self-criticism, or replaying past mistakes if you find yourself constantly caught in harmful loops.

4. Want to build resilience and emotional regulation skills

• • People who are motivated to learn lifelong skills, not just feel better temporarily, tend to benefit most.

5. Are open to meditation and mindfulness practices
   
   

• • You don’t need any experience, but you do need an open mind and willingness to practice daily, even when it feels a little uncomfortable at first.

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