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The Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety Disorders: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has gained attention as a promising treatment approach for various anxiety disorders. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of ACT in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals with anxiety disorders. Through a thorough review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of ACT compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, treatment as usual) in targeting core symptoms of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and specific phobias. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as intervention duration, format (individual vs. group), therapist involvement, and participant characteristics (e.g., age, comorbidities), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of ACT for anxiety disorders.
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