Meditation therapy can lift depression.

(From Western Morning News)

Therapy based on Buddhist meditation techniques could be as effective as anti-depressants, say Westcountry researchers.

The study, led by Professor Willem Kuyken at the Mood Disorders Centre, University of Exeter, found that Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) could be a viable alternative to prescription drugs for long-term depression sufferers.

MBCT targets negative thinking and helps people vulnerable to recurring depression to stop depressed moods from spiralling out of control.

The findings, published today in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, show that MBCT equals anti-depressants …