Is mindfulness for psychosis harmful? Deconstructing a myth.

Böge, Kerem; Thomas, Neil; Jacobsen, Pamela · Br J Psychiatry · 2021

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Abstract

Mindfulness-based therapies are increasingly available for a range of mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. However, there remain concerns that mindfulness has the potential to exacerbate psychosis, despite a growing body of literature demonstrating effectiveness. These concerns may relate to long-standing perceptions about the suitability of offering psychological therapies to people with psychosis.

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