Do painful or negative thoughts get in your way? Try holding them lightly. There is widespread consensus in modern cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that thought processes play a large role in mental health. For example, we know that people who experience more negative thoughts about themselves and their lives are …
Read More »Internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychological Distress Experienced by People with Hearing Problems: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Hearing loss is extremely common, and not only among older persons. People with hearing loss may experience low quality of life and increased levels of anxiety and depression. This has been found in several studies, and although far from everyone with hearing problems are affected, there certainly are those that …
Read More »Group acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for bipolar disorder and co-existing anxiety – an open pilot study
Previous studies have supported acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for reducing impairment related to various chronic conditions. ACT may possibly be beneficial for bipolar disorder (BD) with co-existing anxiety, which is associated with a poorer treatment outcome. Efforts are needed to identify suitable psychological interventions for BD and co-existing anxiety. …
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