people using evidence - based cognitive therapy ( meditation ) had the same recurrence rates as people using anti - depressants . Mindfulness meditation teaches people to focus on the present moment . researchers said meditation courses should be offered as an alternative to drugs .
Patients using mindfulness-based cognitive therapy ( MBCT ) had the same recurrence rates as people taking anti-depressants . Mindfulness meditation teaches people to focus on the present moment . Experts said MBCT courses could be offered as an alternative to drugs .