Conclusions
depression, anxiety
For all the above, the CCT appears to be an effective intervention to enhance compassion skills in a profession where compassion is such a vital and fundamental attribute. In addition, CCT also proves to be an effective intervention to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout symptoms, while reducing the maladaptive emotion-regulation strategies in a population particularly vulnerable to developing mental-health problems. This makes the CCT an excellent program to be included in hospital and medical-school training. Medical schools should aim not only for academic excellence, but also for training healthier and more compassionate professionals.