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

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 jud...

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Main Authors: Sara Bitencourt, Bo-Huei Huang, Irismar Reis de Oliveira, Marcelo Demarzo
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description 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 (N = 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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spelling doaj-art-acd2f3e0225f4a159b75b0f55249ae5e2025-08-20T02:18:20ZengElsevierMethodsX2215-01612024-12-011310302110.1016/j.mex.2024.103021Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocolSara Bitencourt0Bo-Huei Huang1Irismar Reis de Oliveira2Marcelo Demarzo3Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), “Mente Aberta” – Brazilian Center for Mindfulness and Health Promotion, Department of Preventive Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil; Corresponding author.School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, AustraliaFederal University of Bahia (UFBA), Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Salvador, BrazilFederal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), “Mente Aberta” – Brazilian Center for Mindfulness and Health Promotion, Department of Preventive Medicine, São Paulo, BrazilIntroduction: 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 (N = 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.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016124004722Mindfulness-Integrated Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy
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title Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocol
title_full Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocol
title_fullStr Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocol
title_full_unstemmed Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocol
title_short Mindfulness and trial-based cognitive therapy for the psychological well-being in the judiciary: A controlled and randomized study protocol
title_sort mindfulness and trial based cognitive therapy for the psychological well being in the judiciary a controlled and randomized study protocol
topic Mindfulness-Integrated Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy
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