Metta-based group meditation and individual cognitive behavioral therapy (MeCBT) for chronic depression: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Depression is a widespread disorder with severe impacts for individuals and society, especially in its chronic form. Current treatment approaches for persistent depression have focused primarily on reducing negative affect and have paid little attention to promoting positive affe...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Artjom Frick, Isabel Thinnes, Ulrich Stangier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3815-4