Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy during COVID-19 Pandemic

The word "pandemic" has originated from Greek word "pandemos" herein "pan" means "all" and "demos" refers to the "people or population". Hence, a pandemic can also be referred to as an epidemic which has crossed the international borders and has affected nearly all the people in one way or another. The WHO has also simultaneously explained another term ‘epidemic’ ("epi" means "upon”), is the regional outbreak of an illness that spreads unexpectedly. It refers to sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease beyond what is normally expected in the population of a particular area. Examples of epidemics in India in the past include the outbreaks of zika virus, chikungunya and dengue fever. This chapter focuses on MBCT as an intervention and its application in dealing with the psycho-social impacts of COVID-19 on the individuals.