The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Reducing Symptoms and Psychological Acceptance of Individuals with Emotional Breakdown

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Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Khatam University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Khatam University, Tehran, Iran.

10.22098/jfrs.2024.14411.1173

Abstract

Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on psychological acceptance and symptom reduction in individuals experiencing emotional breakdown.

Methods: The population of this study included individuals aged between 18 and 38 residing in Tehran during the years 2022-2023 who had experienced emotional breakdown between six months to 24 months prior. A single-subject experimental design of a single baseline type was employed. Five participants were selected through convenience sampling from eligible individuals responding to advertisements. Participants were assessed at three baseline stages, during the third, fifth, and eighth therapy sessions, and at a one-month follow-up using the Ras Emotional Breakup Scale and the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire – Second Version (AAQ-II). Data was analyzed using graphical analysis, percentage of improvement, and effect size.

Results: The results showed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy has a significant effect on individuals with emotional breakdown (PND=100% for three participants and PND=66% for two participants). However, the therapy was not significantly effective on the acceptance variable.

Conclusion: The results indicate that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is a promising and effective method for helping individuals suffering from emotional breakdown. This therapy is recommended for reducing the adverse effects of emotional breakdown.

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Journal of Family Relations Studies

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 13 October 2024

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  • Receive Date: 09 January 2024
  • Revise Date: 09 October 2024
  • Accept Date: 13 October 2024

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