Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychosis.
Eric M. J. Morris, Daniel D Simsion
Psychiatric Clinics of North America September 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2025.02.006 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Acceptance and commitment therapy |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Cognitive behavioral therapy Psychotic disorders Recovery |
| Citations | 5 |
| Key findings | ACT has been successfully applied to support recovery from psychosis across multiple contexts. |
Abstract
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based actions to support living a rich and meaningful life. ACT has been successfully applied to support recovery from psychosis across multiple contexts. This article provides an overview of ACT for psychosis, followed by an outline of how to effectively adapt ACT to support individuals experiencing psychosis, including various practical clinical tips for practitioners. Finally, an overview of the research literature supporting the efficacy of ACT for psychosis is presented, and consideration of next steps in research and clinical innovations.
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| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |