Mindfulness-based interventions enhance wellbeing: development and implementation
Impact Summary for the General Public
There is strong evidence that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) plays a major role not
only in preventing the recurrence of depression, but also in enhancing well-being more broadly.
Much of this research was carried out at Bangor University’s Centre for Mindfulness Research and
Practice, with a focus on non-academic impact from the outset. Between 2008-2013, the Centre
has delivered MBCT courses to over 1500 members of the public. We have also trained over 1300
professionals to deliver MBCT within the NHS and other contexts, leading to several successful
spin-off businesses. Finally, Centre researchers lead in the creation of UK good practice
standards.
only in preventing the recurrence of depression, but also in enhancing well-being more broadly.
Much of this research was carried out at Bangor University’s Centre for Mindfulness Research and
Practice, with a focus on non-academic impact from the outset. Between 2008-2013, the Centre
has delivered MBCT courses to over 1500 members of the public. We have also trained over 1300
professionals to deliver MBCT within the NHS and other contexts, leading to several successful
spin-off businesses. Finally, Centre researchers lead in the creation of UK good practice
standards.
Category of impact
- Health/Quality of life
Research outputs (6)
- Published
Development and Validation of the Mindfulness-Based Interventions – Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC)
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Does mindfulness based cognitive therapy prevent relapse of depression?
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Pre-adult onset and patterns of suicidality in patients with a history of recurrent depression
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prof. activities and awards (4)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course for people with Parkinsons disease
Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - CPD delivery/organisation of courses for externals (in kind)
Follow up mindfulness practice group
Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - CPD delivery/organisation of courses for externals (in kind)
Residential mindfulness teacher training in France
Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - CPD delivery/organisation of courses for externals (in kind)