2019/04/10 by Fatemeh Torkamani, Torkamani, Fatemeh, Farshad Nazaraghaie +3
Psychology · #FOS: Biological sciences #Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions #Neurons and Cognition (q-bio.NC) #Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders #Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1904.05024
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), characterized by unwanted and\ndistressing intrusive thoughts, images, urges, doubts and ideas or sensations\nand repetitive mental or behavioral acts, which is regarded as an overwhelming\nmental disorder. Over the past few years, several studies have indicated how\nmindfulness-based interventions may be effectively used to remediate OCD\nsymptoms based on which such methods are endorsed as effective complementary or\nalternative options to remediate OCD. The present pilot investigation assessed\nthe effectiveness of Geometric Meditation-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy\n(GM-CBT) as a novel integrated approach to help OCD symptoms. Accordingly, an\neight-week treatment program (90 minute sessions per week) in a single case of\nintractable OCD was found to result in a significant reduction in OCD symptoms,\nanxiety and depression as well as increased mindfulness skills and subsequent\nsecondary outcomes. A three-month post treatment follow up suggested\nlong-lasting beneficial effects. Such a pilot model may receive further\nendorsement as a holistic CBT approach for OCD.\n