# When CBT doesn't work for OCD: could mindfulness help? - National Elf Service

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**Created:** [February 5, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/when-cbt-doesnt-work-for-ocd-could-mindfulness-help-national-elf-service/2546 "2026-02-05T10:01:43Z")\
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> **[When CBT doesn't work for OCD: could mindfulness help? - National Elf Service](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/mental-health/ocd/when-cbt-doesnt-work-for-ocd-could-mindfulness-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-cbt-doesnt-work-for-ocd-could-mindfulness-help)**
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> Meta-analysis of 46 studies found mindfulness and acceptance programmes significantly reduced OCD symptoms, performing as well as CBT but with more research needed on long-term effects.

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