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An Overview of Research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Michael E Levin1, Jennifer Krafft2, Michael P Twohig1
1Department of Psychology, Utah State University, 2810 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, USA.
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|May 9, 2024
Summary
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows plausible efficacy across many conditions, including mental health disorders and chronic pain. It is also effective in digital formats and works by enhancing psychological flexibility.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based behavioral intervention.
- Growing interest in ACT's applicability across diverse clinical and non-clinical populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize evidence from recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on ACT.
- To evaluate the efficacy of ACT for a broad spectrum of health conditions and challenges.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a comprehensive literature search for systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs evaluating ACT.
- Synthesized findings regarding ACT's efficacy across various domains.
Main Results:
- Plausible evidence supports ACT's efficacy for depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, psychosis, substance use disorders, chronic pain, chronic health conditions, obesity, stigma, and stress/burnout.
- ACT demonstrates effectiveness in digital self-help formats.
- Mediation research suggests psychological flexibility is a key mechanism of change.
Conclusions:
- ACT is a broadly applicable therapeutic approach with evidence supporting its use in numerous areas.
- The findings support the integration of ACT in various treatment protocols, including digital interventions.
- Enhancing psychological flexibility is a likely pathway through which ACT exerts its therapeutic effects.
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