ACT hopes to decrease the occurrence of positive symptoms and the believability of these symptoms so it leads to less dysfunctional behavior, which could lead to reduced re-hospitalization rates. 

Using Acceptance. and Commitment therapy to reduce re-hospitalization of Psychotic Patients

ACT can be used to help psychotic patients accept hallucinations and delusions that are being suppressed and avoided rather than recognized. 

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Populations positively affected by ACT include: 
- College students
- Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Individuals with PTSD after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Psychotic Patients 
- Depressed patients
- Individuals with chronic pain conditions
- Individuals with both Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression
- Physical Therapy Patients

Populations that Benefit from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Bach P, Hayes SC. The use of acceptance and commitment therapy to prevent the rehospitalization of psychotic patients: a randomized controlled trial. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2002 Oct;70(5):1129-39. doi: 10.1037//0022-006x.70.5.1129. PMID: 12362963.

The use of acceptance and commitment therapy to prevent the rehospitalization of psychotic patients: a randomized controlled trial

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been used amongst college students for the purpose of improving processes of change, and reducing stress/other common psychological symptoms. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Used with College Students

Parents of Children with ASD are at a higher risk for developing mental health illness due to greater levels of stress.

Acceptance and Commitment therapy for Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Used with Psychotic Patients

ACT was used with cancer survivors to encourage healthy habits ( weight loss, diet, and exercise) in order to prevent cancer recurrence. The results were promising and there was improvement in physical activity, dietary habits, and body mass index.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Interventions in Cancer Care

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most commonly seen disorders in primary care and mental health services. As a result of low funding and lack of access to mental health services for many (e.g. counseling), briefer programs designed to treat these disorders are becoming more and more necessary. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a particularly promising option due to its ability to treat more than one disorder at a time, and its many other benefits. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy used with Individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been used amongst individuals with diagnosed PTSD after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with the intent to improve mood processes, PTSD specific outcomes and related symptoms, ACT outcomes, and overall quality of life

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