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A Prospective and Experimental Study on Efficacy of One-Day of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Mental Health Among University Students. a Psychological Capital Examine As Mediator to the Efficacy of ACT on Mental Health.

Malaysia134 participantsStarted 2024-03-01

Plain-language summary

This prospective and experimental study examines the efficacy and feasibility of a one-day ACT intervention on mental health, psychological flexibility, and psychological capital among university students. Other than that, this study examines the mediator role of psychological capital in the mechanism through which Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) improves mental health issues among university students. Animation video efficacy will be examined to determine whether it helps in enhancing students' understanding of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The main questions it aims to answer are:- 1. What are the correlation between psychological capital, psychological flexibility, depression and anxiety? 2. How does one-day ACT intervention affect mental health (depression and anxiety) and psychological capital among university students? 3. Does psychological capital mediate the effect of psychological flexibility on mental health issues among university students 4. Do video presentations improve the understanding of ACT concepts? 5. Is one-day ACT intervention feasible to be implemented among university students? Researchers will compare to see if there are any differences between the intervention group and waitlist groups of university students' levels of depression, anxiety, psychological flexibility and psychological capital. Participants will: * Participate in a one-day Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention. * Answer questionnaires at four (4) different phases. * Follow up after one month and answer survey questions about the effect of ACT on their mental health level.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Local Malaysian Students * 18 years old and above * Students who score moderate and above for Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) during screening phase. Exclusion Criteria: * International students * Those who received or are undergoing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Those who have psychosis

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

A one-day ACT intervention is effective in enhancing mental health

Timeframe: Before and after participate the one-day acceptance and commitment therapy.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06832462

SponsorUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-30

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