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School-based Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Summary
The objective of the investigators' mental health promotion intervention premised on the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework in secondary school settings aims to enhance young people's psychological flexibility and reduce their emotional distress. ACT is an evidence-based approach that encourages individuals to act in alignment with their identified values. The investigator's team will employ an ACT protocol for adolescents developed by Louise Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi. The study includes a single-group study design. The investigator will compare the pre- and post-intervention data to assess the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the group intervention.
Official title: Thriving Through the Storms: A School-based Mental Health Promotion Program for Building Psychological Flexibility and Resilience
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
61
Start Date
2023-07-01
Completion Date
2024-08-31
Last Updated
2026-04-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Four sessions of group acceptance and commitment therapy, with each session lasting for 1.5 hours.
Locations (1)
Department of Educational Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, Hong Kong