Pilot evaluation of a web-based acceptance and commitment therapy program to promote mental health skills in university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (12) ◽  
pp. 2047-2069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Viskovich ◽  
Kenneth I. Pakenham
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Mental Health Skills ◽  
Promote Mental Health

scholarly journals Acceptance and commitment therapy as a web-based intervention for depressive symptoms: Randomised controlled trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 208 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy T. M. Pots ◽  
Martine Fledderus ◽  
Peter A. M. Meulenbeek ◽  
Peter M. ten Klooster ◽  
Karlein M. G. Schreurs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

BackgroundDepression is a highly prevalent disorder, causing a large burden of disease and substantial economic costs. Web-based self-help interventions seem promising in promoting mental health.AimsTo compare the efficacy of a guided web-based intervention based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with an active control (expressive writing) and a waiting-list control condition (Netherlands Trial Register NTR1296).MethodAdults with depressive symptoms from the general population were randomised to ACT (n = 82), expressive writing (n = 67) or waiting-list control (n = 87). The main outcome was reduction in depressive symptoms assessed with the Center for Epidemiological Studies – Depression scale.ResultsSignificant reductions in depressive symptoms were found following the ACT intervention, compared with the control group (Cohen's d = 0.56) and the expressive writing intervention (d = 0.36). The effects were sustained at 6-month and 12-month follow-up.ConclusionsAcceptance and commitment therapy as a web-based public mental health intervention for adults with depressive symptoms can be effective and applicable.

Evaluation of a web-based acceptance and commitment therapy program for women with trauma-related problems: A pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devika Fiorillo ◽  
Caitlin McLean ◽  
Jacqueline Pistorello ◽  
Steven C. Hayes ◽  
Victoria M. Follette
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment
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