Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocol

Bitencourt, S; Huang, B-H; de Oliveira, IR; Demarzo, M

Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocol

Bitencourt, S Huang, B-H de Oliveira, IR Demarzo, M

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Citation:: MethodsX, 2024, 13, pp. 103021
Issue Date:: 2024-12

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dc.contributor.author	Bitencourt, S
dc.contributor.author	Huang, B-H
dc.contributor.author	de Oliveira, IR
dc.contributor.author	Demarzo, M
dc.date.accessioned	2025-01-28T05:17:45Z
dc.date.available	2024-10-24
dc.date.available	2025-01-28T05:17:45Z
dc.date.issued	2024-12
dc.identifier.citation	MethodsX, 2024, 13, pp. 103021
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dc.description.abstract	Introduction The judiciary sector faces high absenteeism due to mental health issues, yet applying effective therapies like mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy (TBCT) remains unexplored. Objectives Develop and apply Mindfulness-Integrated Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy (M-TBCT) in the judiciary to assess its acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy in enhancing psychological well-being and reducing depression, anxiety, and improving self-care. Methods Conduct a controlled, randomized study in two phases Phase 1 involves a pilot study to structure the M-TBCT protocol and test its acceptability and feasibility in the judiciary ( i N /i 30) Phase 2, an efficacy trial with 90 participants, comparing M-TBCT to a waitlist. M-TBCT consists of 8 online, individual, weekly sessions. Participants recruited via SRQ-20, with WHO-5, PHQ-9, GAD-7, CD-QUEST and ASAS-R as outcomes. Expected outcomes M-TBCT is expected to be acceptable, feasible, and effective in improving psychological well-being, reducing anxiety, depression, and enhancing self-care, with sustained benefits at a 6-month follow-up. Conclusions This study introduces a novel psychotherapeutic approach to address mental well-being and self-care in the judiciary.
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dc.subject	0912 Materials Engineering
dc.title	Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocol
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Introduction The judiciary sector faces high absenteeism due to mental health issues, yet applying effective therapies like mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy (TBCT) remains unexplored. Objectives Develop and apply Mindfulness-Integrated Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy (M-TBCT) in the judiciary to assess its acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy in enhancing psychological well-being and reducing depression, anxiety, and improving self-care. Methods Conduct a controlled, randomized study in two phases Phase 1 involves a pilot study to structure the M-TBCT protocol and test its acceptability and feasibility in the judiciary ( i N /i 30) Phase 2, an efficacy trial with 90 participants, comparing M-TBCT to a waitlist. M-TBCT consists of 8 online, individual, weekly sessions. Participants recruited via SRQ-20, with WHO-5, PHQ-9, GAD-7, CD-QUEST and ASAS-R as outcomes. Expected outcomes M-TBCT is expected to be acceptable, feasible, and effective in improving psychological well-being, reducing anxiety, depression, and enhancing self-care, with sustained benefits at a 6-month follow-up. Conclusions This study introduces a novel psychotherapeutic approach to address mental well-being and self-care in the judiciary.

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