Mindful Self-compassion for Anxiety and Depression: Impact of Delivery Method
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
The study will compare the delivery of an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, in-person against video-conference, on anxiety and depression symptom severity in patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) or major depressive disorder or dysthymia.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must have a primary anxiety disorder (social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, or agoraphobia) or major depressive disorder, current * Must score low on self-compassion, as measured by the self-compassion scale * Must understand study procedure and willing to participate in all testing visits, and treatment as assigned * Must be able to give informed consent to the study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Comorbid psychiatric disorder other than anxiety or depression, such as psychotic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders (i.e., anorexia and bulimia), bipolar disorder; developmental or organic mental disorders; and current (past 6 months) substance use disorders and current post-traumatic stress disorder as assessed by clinician at screening visit * A serious medical condition that may result in surgery or hospitalization. * A history of head trauma causing prolonged loss of consciousness, or ongoing cognitive impai