BackgroundIndividual-based cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is in short supply and
expensive. AimsThe aim of this randomised controlled trial (RCT) was to compare
mindfulness-based group therapy with treatment as usual (primarily individual-based CBT)
in primary care patients with depressive, anxiety or stress and adjustment disorders.
MethodThis 8-week RCT (ClinicalTrials. gov ID: NCT01476371) was conducted during
spring 2012 at 16 general practices in Southern Sweden. Eligible patients (aged 20–64�…

… randomised controlled trial depression, anxiety and stress and adjustment disorders:
Mindfulness group therapy in primary care patients with … The findings of the present study
therefore have several potential clinical implications and may be used in primary care
patients with depressive, anxiety, or stress and adjustment disorders. Another important
clinical implication is that certified instructors, that do not necessarily need to be
psychologists or counsellors, can give mindfulness-based therapy to a group of patients�…