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Multi-dimensional modulations of α and γ cortical dynamics following mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in Major Depressive Disorder.

Cognitive neurodynamics

Schoenberg PL, Speckens AE.
PMID: 26052359
Cogn Neurodyn. 2015 Feb;9(1):13-29. doi: 10.1007/s11571-014-9308-y. Epub 2014 Aug 29.

To illuminate candidate neural working mechanisms of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in the treatment of recurrent depressive disorder, parallel to the potential interplays between modulations in electro-cortical dynamics and depressive symptom severity and self-compassionate experience. Linear and nonlinear α...

Mindfulness and mood stimulate each other in an upward spiral: a mindful walking intervention using experience sampling.

Mindfulness

Gotink RA, Hermans KS, Geschwind N, De Nooij R, De Groot WT, Speckens AE.
PMID: 27642373
Mindfulness (N Y). 2016;7(5):1114-1122. doi: 10.1007/s12671-016-0550-8. Epub 2016 Jun 02.

The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of mindful walking in nature as a possible means to maintain mindfulness skills after a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) or mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course. Mindful walking...

[How can mindfulness contribute to health care?].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde

Speckens AEM, Cillessen L.
PMID: 33793122
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2021 Mar 18;165.

Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) are increasingly applied in both mental and somatic health care. MBIs have been proven effective in patients with psychiatric problems and chronic somatic conditions.. MBIs can help (future) health care professionals as well. Despite their effectiveness,...

Adverse or therapeutic? A mixed-methods study investigating adverse effects of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in bipolar disorder.

PloS one

Hanssen I, Scheepbouwer V, Huijbers M, Regeer E, Lochmann van Bennekom M, Kupka R, Speckens A.
PMID: 34735517
PLoS One. 2021 Nov 04;16(11):e0259167. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259167. eCollection 2021.

BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) are widely used in clinical and non-clinical populations, but little attention has been given to potential adverse effects (AEs).AIMS: This study aimed to gain insight in the prevalence and course of AEs during Mindfulness-Based Cognitive...

A Workplace Mindfulness Intervention May Be Associated With Improved Psychological Well-Being and Productivity. A Preliminary Field Study in a Company Setting.

Frontiers in psychology

Kersemaekers W, Rupprecht S, Wittmann M, Tamdjidi C, Falke P, Donders R, Speckens A, Kohls N.
PMID: 29541039
Front Psychol. 2018 Feb 28;9:195. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00195. eCollection 2018.

No abstract available.

Patients' attitudes to discontinuing not-indicated long-term antidepressant use: barriers and facilitators.

Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology

Eveleigh R, Speckens A, van Weel C, Oude Voshaar R, Lucassen P.
PMID: 31516691
Ther Adv Psychopharmacol. 2019 Sep 03;9:2045125319872344. doi: 10.1177/2045125319872344. eCollection 2019.

BACKGROUND: Long-term antidepressant use has increased exponentially, though this is not always according to guidelines. Our previous randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed that participants using antidepressants long term without a proper indication were apprehensive to stop: only half were...

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Psychological Distress and Cognitive Functioning in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: a Pilot Study.

Mindfulness

Blankespoor RJ, Schellekens MPJ, Vos SH, Speckens AEM, de Jong BA.
PMID: 28989549
Mindfulness (N Y). 2017;8(5):1251-1258. doi: 10.1007/s12671-017-0701-6. Epub 2017 Mar 28.

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) often suffer from psychological distress and cognitive dysfunctioning. These factors negatively impact the health-related quality of life. Only recently behavioral therapeutic approaches are being used to treat psychological distress in MS. The aim of...

Modulation of induced frontocentral theta (Fm-θ) event-related (de-)synchronisation dynamics following mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in Major Depressive Disorder.

Cognitive neurodynamics

Schoenberg PL, Speckens AE.
PMID: 25206931
Cogn Neurodyn. 2014 Oct;8(5):373-88. doi: 10.1007/s11571-014-9294-0. Epub 2014 May 07.

Depressive severity has been associated with attenuated neocortical frontal midline theta (Fm-θ) power/evoked activity. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has shown to be a successful novel intervention for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), albeit precise working mechanisms remain elusive. We examined...

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for major depressive disorder: evidence from routine outcome monitoring data.

BJPsych open

Geurts DEM, Compen FR, Van Beek MHCT, Speckens AEM.
PMID: 33234183
BJPsych Open. 2020 Nov 25;6(6):e144. doi: 10.1192/bjo.2020.118.

BACKGROUND: Meta-analyses show efficacy of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in terms of relapse prevention and depressive symptom reduction in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). However, most studies have been conducted in controlled research settings.AIMS: We aimed to investigate...

[Why do patients find it difficult to discontinue their medication?].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde

Lucassen PLBJ, Ligthart SA, Kramers C, Speckens AEM.
PMID: 34854596
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2021 Sep 16;165.

Tapering medication is difficult for many patients using chronic medication. Physicians must be aware of why patients experience difficulties in discontinuation. Important are the cognitions of patients about why the medication is necessary, for example because of the deficit...

Verbal and facial-emotional Stroop tasks reveal specific attentional interferences in sad mood.

Brain and behavior

Isaac L, Vrijsen JN, Eling P, van Oostrom I, Speckens A, Becker ES.
PMID: 22574276
Brain Behav. 2012 Jan;2(1):74-83. doi: 10.1002/brb3.38.

Mood congruence refers to the tendency of individuals to attend to information more readily when it has the same emotional content as their current mood state. The aim of the present study was to ascertain whether attentional interference occurred...

A randomised controlled trial (MindChamp) of a mindfulness-based intervention for children with ADHD and their parents.

Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines

Siebelink NM, Bögels SM, Speckens AEM, Dammers JT, Wolfers T, Buitelaar JK, Greven CU.
PMID: 34030214
J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2021 May 24; doi: 10.1111/jcpp.13430. Epub 2021 May 24.

BACKGROUND: Family mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for child attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) targets child self-control, parenting and parental mental health, but its effectiveness is still unclear.METHODS: MindChamp is a pre-registered randomised controlled trial comparing an 8-week family MBI (called 'MYmind') in...

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