Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people accept their issues, feelings, and thoughts, and take action to make changes in their lives using psychological flexibility. The goal of ACT is to create a rich and meaningful life while simultaneously improving mental health. It us…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 34× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-612X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people accept their issues, feelings, and thoughts, and take action to make changes in their lives using psychological flexibility. The goal of ACT is to create a rich and meaningful life while simultaneously improving mental health. It uses a blend of mindfulness, acceptance, and behavior change techniques to help individuals cope with challenging experiences and create a more meaningful life. The skills learned in ACT can be used to create a more meaningful relationship with themselves, and with others. ACT is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that can be used to treat a variety of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Additionally, the principles of ACT can help individuals develop resilience.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 34 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research (ISSN 2574-612X).

Journal editorial board
Karim Sedky · United States Tullio Scrimali · Italy DAMIANA SCUTERI · Italy

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