Review of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) In Reducing Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

Authors

Fahad. S. Alanazi, Psychology Department, Clinical Psychology Unit, University of Tabuk, Tabuk city, Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

Bulimia nervosa is a serious disorder with limited intervention such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with relapsing bulimia nervosa for patients which is require, however, few studies focus on its use in patients with bulimia nervosa. Review and examine studies of Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy as treatment. A study by Sala et al. (2021) found that MBCT improved eating behaviours, while the results of a study by Juarascio et al. (2021) indicated that MBCT led to an improvement in symptoms for patients with bulimia nervosa .Using of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with relapsing bulimia nervosa patients is needed. The need for Arab studies comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with other psychological treatments for relapsing bulimia patients.

Recommended Citation

S. Alanazi, Fahad. (2023) "Review of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) In Reducing Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 5 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss5/7