How to Cite:
Patel, S., Chauhan, D., & Patnaik, R. (2022). Promotion of psychosocial wellbeing in new
mothers through mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. International Journal of Health
Sciences, 6(S2), 5040–5055. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.6265
International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022.
Corresponding author: Patel, S.; Email: shweta.pjbp@gmail.com
Manuscript submitted: 27 Feb 2022, Manuscript revised: 18 March 2022, Accepted for publication: 09 April 2022
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Promotion of psychosocial wellbeing in new
mothers through mindfulness-based cognitive
therapy
Shweta Patel
Department of Bio-Sciences, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Galgotias
University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Email: shweta.pjbp@gmail.com
Diwakar Chauhan
Department of Basic Sciences, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Galgotias
University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Email: chauhan.diwakar@gmail.com
Ranjana Patnaik
Department of Bio-Sciences, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Galgotias
University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Email: ranjana.patnaik@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
Abstract---Physical wellness, mental wellbeing, psychological state
(feelings, emotions, beliefs, perspectives), and social relationships
(connections, behaviours, cultural values, and the influence of family,
school, colleagues, and community) all have an impact on an
individual's psychosocial well-being as stated by WHO. In order to
understand the circumstances, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
(MBCT) involves mindful, walking, breathing smiling, indepth looking.
accepting, love, compassion, a need to alleviate pain and create
happiness are always the benefits of being attentive, touching
intimately the present moment. MBCT has evolved into something
that can help with a variety of concerns which includes anxiety,
stress, sadness, overwhelm, frustration as well as behavioural issues
like anger control. It's also a great approach to live a more mindful
life. MBCT therapists employ these strategies to teach clients how to
break free from negative thought patterns that might lead to a
depressed state, allowing them to battle depression before it takes
hold. It's a method of being in the world as well as a practise. This
study is planned as a quasi-experimental study to see if mindfulness
training, which includes balanced nutrition, physical activity, self-
care, positive affirmations, self-introspection, stress-relieving