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Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Mental Health Problems in College Students: A Randomized Controlled
Michael E Levin1, Jack A Haeger1, Benjamin G Pierce1
11 Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA.
Behavior Modification
|July 22, 2016
Summary
A web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program effectively reduced psychological distress, anxiety, and depression in college students, demonstrating its potential for accessible mental health support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Digital Mental Health
Background:
- College students face significant mental health challenges.
- Existing interventions may not adequately address the diverse psychological needs of this population.
- Web-based interventions offer a scalable solution for student mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of a web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program for college students.
- To assess the program's impact on a broad range of psychological problems.
- To explore potential mechanisms of change.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial with 79 college students.
- Comparison between a web-based ACT intervention and a waitlist control group.
- Assessments conducted at baseline and post-treatment.
Main Results:
- The web-based ACT program showed adequate acceptability and engagement.
- Participants in the ACT group reported significant improvements in overall distress, anxiety, depression, and academic concerns compared to the waitlist group.
- Improvements in mindful acceptance and reduced obstruction to valued living mediated treatment outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Web-based ACT is a viable and effective intervention for improving college student mental health.
- The program successfully addressed various psychological issues, highlighting the potential of digital mental health solutions.
- Further research is needed to refine the intervention and explore its application to specific concerns like eating disorders or substance use.
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