Mindful non-reactivity and psychological flexibility mediate the effect of internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy for health anxiety (Pages 71-78)

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Volume 28, April 2023, Pages 71-78

Authors

Ditte Hoffmann Frydendal, Charlotte Ulrikka Rask, Jens Søndergaard Jensen, Kaare Bro Wellnitz, Lisbeth Frostholm 

Highlights

• Health anxiety, or hypochondriasis, is a prevalent, disabling and costly disorder.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can effectively be delivered via the Internet.
• Psychological flexibility mediates the treatment effect of iACT.
• Mindful non-reactivity mediates the treatment effect of iACT.
• Understanding mediators can help tailor treatments and increase effectiveness.