10% Happier with Dan Harris Depression and Anxiety: Your Old Enemies, Your Best Friends| Zindel Segal
Nov 25, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Zindel Segal, a clinical psychologist from the University of Toronto and a trailblazer in mindfulness for mental health, delves into the intricate relationship between depression and anxiety. He emphasizes the therapeutic power of meditation and the importance of establishing routines as a natural antidepressant. Segal encourages listeners to treat depression as an old acquaintance, while advocating for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a compassionate method to confront and understand uncomfortable emotions.
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Segal's Path to Mindfulness
- Zindel Segal's interest in mindfulness for depression stemmed from research, not personal transformation.
- He saw it as a reliable way to counter negative thought patterns.
Mindfulness and Relapse
- Studies showed mindfulness-based interventions reduced relapse rates in recovered depression patients.
- MBCT proved as effective as antidepressants in preventing relapse.
MBCT's Focus
- MBCT adapted mindfulness for clinical use, focusing on metacognitive capacity.
- It helps patients observe thoughts without full identification, unlike traditional therapy.
