A Feasibility Study of Group Metacognitive Therapy Versus Mindfulness Meditation Therapy

Group Metacognitive Therapy Versus Mindfulness Meditation Therapy in a Transdiagnostic Patient Sample: A Feasibility Study

The study will examine the effectiveness of group metacognitive therapy in comparison with group meditation therapy, in patients with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Individuals will be randomly assigned to either meditation or metacognitive therapy and undergo 8 group therapy sessions of their respective treatment condition.

Inclusion Criteria:

• individual's score on the GAD-7 & PHQ-9
• individuals who meet the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria for generalized anxiety disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with major depressive disorder
• Individuals who report suicidality
• Individuals with a brain injury or neurological insult
• Individual who currently engage in substance abuse
• Individuals with bipolar disorder
• Individuals with psychotic symptoms
• Individuals who cannot converse or read English