Effect of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Reducing Anxiety among Cancer Patients

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Page: 64-67

Surbhi and Sandeep Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana)

A cancer patient not only suffers physically but also undergoes many psychological complications. The emotional dimension of this disease is often overlooked when medical care is considered. One-third of cancer patients experience discomfort that needs diagnosis and care. The most common psychiatric condition is anxiety. As a result, the need for psychological therapies to cure and help cancer patients has increased significantly. This research paper illustrates the efficacy of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy on anxiety among cancer patients. A sample of 20 cancer patients was included in this investigation. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was administered to patients. Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy was administered to cancer patients for eight weeks. The data was analyzed by applying appropriate statistics. The findings indicated that Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy is significantly helpful in reducing anxiety among patients suffering from cancer. It is suggested that health professionals should incorporate mindfulness as an element of holistic care for oncology patients to address their unmet psychological needs.