Mindful Self-Compassion for Anxiety Disorders and Depression

This study tests whether a program called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) — which teaches people to treat themselves with kindness and reduce self-criticism — can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people who score low on self-compassion. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a primary diagnosis of an anxiety disorder (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia) or major depressive disorder - You score low on a self-compassion measure - You are willing and able to attend all testing visits and treatment sessions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have another psychiatric condition beyond anxiety or depression (such as psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, or an eating disorder) - You are unable to give informed consent - You are currently in another psychotherapy treatment that could interfere with the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.