APS

2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024

Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Incarcerated Individuals with and without Mental Disorders: A Meta-Analysis.

San Francisco, CA · May 2024

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Raphaëlle Merlo
    Université Laval
  • Tania Lecomte
    Université de Montréal
  • Justin Lamontagne
    Université de Montréal
  • Archibaldo Bravo
    Université de Montréal
  • Annabelle Naud
    Université de Montréal
  • Chloé Thiffault
    Université de Montréal
  • Stéphane Potvin
    Université de Montréal

Abstract

We conducted a systematic review (N=14) and meta-analysis (N=7) on the effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on psychological symptoms, behaviors and mindfulness skills in incarcerated people. No significant difference was found between ACT and CBT (p=0.464) for experiential avoidance.

Criminal Justice

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