J. Mark G. Williams is an Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford and a co-developer of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). A global authority on the treatment of depression and suicidal behavior, he has authored numerous seminal works, including “The Mindful Way through Depression.” His pioneering research integrates experimental cognitive psychology with meditative practices, establishing evidence-based mindfulness as a clinical standard for preventing emotional distress and psychological relapse.