Mindfulness and therapy to help psoriasis patients feel better emotionally

This study is testing whether a psychological program called Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help people with psoriasis manage the emotional and mental health challenges that often come with the skin condition. The program combines mindfulness practices — techniques to help you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment — with cognitive therapy, which helps you change unhelpful thought patterns. Researchers want to see if this treatment improves stress, anxiety, depression, and how compassionate you are toward yourself.

While psoriasis treatments focus mainly on clearing the skin, many patients also struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, and harsh self-judgment that standard skin treatments don't address. This trial exists to find out whether adding a psychological intervention can help heal these emotional wounds alongside physical treatment, improving your overall quality of life.