Psychology
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Quick fact
In randomized controlled trials, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been shown to be as effective as traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for reducing generalized anxiety disorder symptoms, with effects often achieved through a different mechanism—increasing psychological flexibility rather than merely challenging thought content.
Why this is interesting
We often believe the key to feeling better is to think less or worry less. But what if the problem isn't the anxiety itself, but your fight against it?