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Evaluation of an ACT-based Narrative Intervention for Individuals Taking Antidepressant Medication
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating LifeStories for Depressive Symptoms. Completed, enrolled 90 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aims to compare the efficacy of LifeStories on depression symptomatology compared to antidepressant treatment alone, in addition to examining the effect of the intervention on health-related quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an online ACT-based narrative intervention (Lifestories) or the waitlist control condition (antidepressant treatment alone). It is hypothesized that participants who receive the LifeStories will result in decreased depression and increased quality of life, general functioning and decreased psychological inflexibility compared to the waitlist group.
Study Details
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Interventions
The content of LifeStories is divided thematically into core ACT concepts across the four episodes as follows: 1) cultivating awareness of the transient nature of mood experiences and the benefit of trying out various strategies to cope with depression when it arises; 2) clarifying one's own values and setting personal goals related to these values; 3) developing a more accepting and nonjudgmental stance towards difficult thoughts and feelings and practicing self-compassion;and 4) living more mindfully in the present moment.