An interventional study of Acceptance and commitment therapy in Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety and Stress, sponsored by Chinese University of Hong Kong. Completed at 1 site in Hong Kong. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-17.
Sponsored by Chinese University of Hong Kong · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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.
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Eligible participants are adolescents who reported mild to moderate severity of psychological distress, including those who report:
Exclusion Criteria:
Adolescents will be excluded if they exhibit or report:
Behavioral: Acceptance and commitment therapy
Four sessions of group acceptance and commitment therapy, with each session lasting for 1.5 hours.
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire - II
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
The 14-item Resilience Scale
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Patient Health Questionnaire - 9
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
General Anxiety Disorder - 7
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Perceived Stress Scale
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Satisfaction with Life Scale
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Plan to share: No
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