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The effect of internet-delivered Mindfulness Stress Reduction combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on health anxiety and quality of life of caregiver of patients infected by COVID-19: A randomized clinical trial.
Publication

Background: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a widespread disease all over the world that has caused many psychological complications such as health anxiety (HA) and low quality of life (QOL). Mindfulness-based approaches could improve these complications.


Group acceptance and commitment therapy for adolescent anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Science Direct article

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)
Volume 31, January 2024, 100712

Authors

Jade Burley, John McAloon

Abstract


Characterizing the effects of self-compassion interventions on anxiety: Meta-analytic evidence from randomized controlled studies (Pages 132-141)
Science Direct article

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)
Volume 30, October 2023, Pages 132-141

Authors

Xi Luo, Xianwei Che, Yi Lei

Abstract


The effect of group training based on acceptance and commitment on reducing anxiety and interpersonal problems in obese women
Publication

Obesity is a major health problem which leads to a decline in the indicators of individuals’ mental and physical health. Studies have indicated that there is a significant relationship between obesity, anxiety and depression; as well obesity can negatively affect interpersonal communication and create interpersonal problems.


Acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive behavior therapy for children with anxiety: Outcomes of a randomized controlled trial
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has a growing empirical base in the treatment of anxiety among adults and children with other concerns. This study reports on the main outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of ACT and traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in children with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.) anxiety disorder.


Nissling, L., Weineland, S., Vernmark, K., Radvogin, E., Engström, A.-K., Schmidt, S., Nieto Granberg, E., Larsson, E., & Hursti, T. (2023). Effectiveness of and processes related to internet-delivered ACT for adolescents with anxiety disorders
Publication

Early access to evidence-based help is crucial for adolescents with anxiety disorders. Internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT) may offer adolescents increased access to care and more flexibility in engaging with treatment when and how they prefer. Process-based therapies, such as ACT, focus on theoretically derived and empirically tested key mechanisms in treatment that enable change.


Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Health Anxiety and Adherence to Treatment in Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
Publication

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death from non-communicable diseases. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on health anxiety and adherence to treatment in patients who underwent open-heart surgery.