US Medical Term · mental-health
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Terapia basada en atención plena
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Mindfulness-Based Therapy |
| Spanish (Español) | Terapia basada en atención plena |
| Chinese (中文) | 正念療法 |
| Korean (한국어) | 마음챙김 기반 치료 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Liệu pháp dựa trên chánh niệm |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Mindfulness-based therapy |
| Portuguese (Português) | Terapia baseada em mindfulness |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การบำบัดโดยใช้สติ |
| Japanese (日本語) | マインドフルネスに基づく療法 |
What it means
Mindfulness-based therapy refers to structured therapeutic approaches that incorporate mindfulness practice — intentionally paying attention to the present moment without judgment — to improve mental health. The most established approaches include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for preventing depression relapse and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for stress, anxiety, and chronic pain. These programs are typically delivered in group format over eight weeks. Mindfulness is also a core component of DBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Research shows mindfulness-based approaches are effective for depression, anxiety, and stress-related conditions. Many hospital systems, community mental health centers, and outpatient programs in the US offer these evidence-based group programs.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My therapist recommended a mindfulness-based program to help with my anxiety and stress.
Mi terapeuta me recomendó un programa basado en atención plena para ayudar con mi ansiedad y estrés.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy covered by my insurance plan?
¿La terapia cognitiva basada en atención plena está cubierta por mi plan de seguro?
Where can I find a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program near me?
¿Dónde puedo encontrar un programa de reducción del estrés basado en la atención plena cerca de mí?
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Last reviewed: September 2026