Key result
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy substantially reduces depressive symptoms in patients with depressive disorders versus controls.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to systematically evaluate the effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on depressive disorders.
Does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy reduce depressive symptoms in patients with depressive disorders?
Population
962 patients with depressive disorders across 11 studies
Comparison
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy vs comparator
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports ACT integration into depression care; confirms large effect on symptoms in Level 1 meta-analysis.
Meta-Analysis (n=962)
Does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy reduce depressive symptoms in patients with depressive disorders?
Standardized Mean Difference: -1.05 (95% CI -1.43–-0.66)
p-value: p=<0.00001
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy significantly improves depressive symptoms and psychological flexibility in patients with depressive disorders.
Zhao et al. (2023) conducted a meta-analysis in Depressive disorders (n=962). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) vs. Waiting list, treatment as usual, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or cognitive therapy (CT) was evaluated on Level of depressive symptoms (SMD -1.05, 95% CI -1.43 to -0.66, p=<0.00001). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy effectively reduced the level of depressive symptoms in patients with depressive disorders (SMD -1.05) compared to control conditions.
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