Mechanisms of change in the treatment of major depressive disorder with metacognitive therapy and behavioral activation – a random intercept cross-lagged panel and mediation analyses

Psychother Res. 2025 Jul 15:1-14. doi: 10.1080/10503307.2025.2530543. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) and Behavioural Activation (BA) are effective treatments for depression. This exploratory study aimed to investigate proposed...