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 in incarcerated people. Our review suggests that ACT improves psychological symptoms, behaviours and mindfulness skills in incarcerated people. However, analyses yielded mixed results for impulsivity, and small effect sizes for aggression.

Criminal Justice

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