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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is increasingly recognized for transdiagnostic youth mental health.
  • Extensive research supports ACT in adults, but evidence for children and adolescents is less developed.
  • Youth mental health interventions require tailored approaches considering developmental stages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing evidence base for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in youth populations.
  • To highlight the potential benefits and specific adaptations of ACT for use during developmental years.
  • To discuss future research directions for ACT in youth mental health.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of current literature on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for youth.
  • Comparative analysis of ACT adaptations for pediatric versus adult populations.
  • Identification of research gaps and future directions in ACT for youth.

Main Results:

  • Growing evidence supports ACT as a transdiagnostic psychotherapy for diverse youth mental health concerns.
  • Specific adaptations are recommended to enhance ACT's applicability and effectiveness in children and adolescents.
  • ACT's focus on psychological flexibility may offer unique benefits during critical developmental periods.

Conclusions:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a viable and promising intervention for youth mental health.
  • Further research is crucial to establish efficacy, effectiveness, and optimal dissemination strategies for ACT in youth.
  • Tailoring ACT to developmental needs is key to maximizing its impact on adolescent mental well-being.