An Overview of Research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Psychiatr Clin North Am

Department of Psychology, Utah State University, 2810 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, USA.

Published: June 2024

This review summarized recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses on randomized controlled trials evaluating acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Although the strength of evidence varies, overall there is plausible evidence for the efficacy of ACT for a wide range of areas including depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, psychosis, substance use disorders, chronic pain, coping with chronic health conditions, obesity, stigma, and stress and burnout. ACT is also efficacious when delivered in digital self-help formats. Reviews of mediation research indicate ACT works through increasing psychological flexibility.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2024.02.007DOI Listing

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