The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Approach on Depression in Infertile Women: Systematically review

Background: : Female infertility is a major negative event in their lives that can lead to various psychological problems such as depression in the aftermath of emotional and psychological stresses. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive approach on depression in infertile women.Methods: The present study is a systematic review that was based on the PRISMA guideling by searching the databases of SID, Pubmed, Magiran and the search engine of Elmnet and Google Scholar with the keywords of cognitive therapy, mindfulness, depression, infertility and and their English equivalent without time limit. Of all the articles found, 13 intervention articles were identified and used according to the purpose of the study.Results: The results of various studies showed that mindfulness by regulating attention, encouraging to observation without judgment, changing the relationship with challenging thoughts, and developing acceptance through repeated exercises can correct negative cognitions and thus neutralize them. Therefore, Significantly , it is significantly effective in reducing the symptoms of depressive disorder. Also in most articles, mindfulness through attention control In addition to its significant effect on the treatment of depression, it is also highly effective in preventing depression in infertile women.Conclusion: According to the results of the studies, it can be said that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy has a positive effect on depression in infertile women. And it significantly improves residual symptoms of depression in these people.Message for policymakers -maximum: Due to the prevalence of psychological disorders in infertile women and need to serious attention of specialists in the field of psychological therapies in this group therefore, it is recommended to identify them in order to improve the quality of life and mental health of these individuals and on the other hands, the diagnostic process of infertility , psychological therapy , especially mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, should be considered as a non-pharmacology approach to reduce the symptoms of depression .

کلیدواژه ها:

Mindfulness ، Depression ، Infertile Women ، Cognitive Therapy.