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Universal online self-help ACT interventions for youth: A systematic review.
Alex Morey1, Victoria Samuel1, Marc Williams1
1South Wales Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology, Cardiff University, Tower Building, 70 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, UK.
This review found mixed results on the effectiveness of online self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for young people. While some mental health benefits were observed, methodological issues limit firm conclusions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Digital Mental Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Online self-help interventions are increasingly common.
- Previous reviews have not exclusively focused on universally delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- There is a need to evaluate universally delivered online self-help ACT for young people.
Conclusions:
- Methodological limitations and heterogeneity across studies hinder definitive conclusions.
- Mixed results suggest further rigorous research with consistent methodologies is required.
- The effectiveness of universal online self-help ACT for young people remains uncertain pending future research.
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