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Frydendal, Rask, Jensen, Wellnitz & Frostholm. 2023

APA Citation

Frydendal, D. H., Rask, C. U., Jensen, J. S., Wellnitz, K. B., & Frostholm, L. (2023). Mindful non-reactivity and psychological flexibility mediate the effect of internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy for health anxiety. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 28, 71-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.03.011

Publication Topic
ACT: Conceptual
Publication Type
Article
Language
English
Keyword(s)
Health anxiety, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Mediator, Mindful non-reactivity, Psychological flexibility, Illness anxiety
Abstract

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.

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