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This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a single-session psychotherapy intervention in primary care.

May 20, 2026BMC Primary CareOpen Access

Implementation of a single session psychotherapy intervention in primary care integrated behavioral health: a single-arm pilot study

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ARAnne I. RocheMayo Clinic BSBrian L. StraubMayo Clinic ETEmily B. K. ThomasUniversity of Iowa

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Randomized trial assesses benefits of single-session therapy in primary care, suggesting a new way to enhance mental health services.

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This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a single-session psychotherapy intervention in primary care.
Single-arm pilot study conducted at Mayo Clinic's Integrated Behavioral Health program with 34 participants.
Participants underwent a therapist-delivered single-session intervention based on acceptance and commitment therapy and solution-focused brief therapy principles.
Descriptive statistics and 2-tailed paired sampled t-tests were used to analyze outcomes.
Participants showed significant improvements in readiness for change and self-reported capacity to set goals.
At two-week follow-up, there were significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms, along with increased psychological flexibility.
Acceptability was high, with most participants indicating satisfaction with the single-session visit.

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Roche et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4fa9f03e14405aa9afe6 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-026-03361-y

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