RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06162624

Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons

Sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Enrollment

96 participants

Start Date

Dec 9, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression, Anxiety Depression Anxiety Anxiety Disorders

Summary

The goal of this research study is to adapt an ACT-self-help workbook to the prison setting and determine the feasibility acceptability, and effectiveness of this workbook. Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

years of age or older
Reading level of 6th grade or higher determined by the Wide Range Achievement Test
Moderate or severe anxiety and/or depression determined by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
No active self-harm or active suicidal intent
No scheduled transfer or release for at least three months
Must be willing and able to participate, including having permission and ability to use study materials, such as paper and a writing utensil

Exclusion Criteria3

Unable to provide informed consent
Active self-harm or suicidal intent
Scheduled transfer or release within three months

Interventions

BEHAVIORALAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT: Therapy that builds in traditional cognitive behavioral therapy principles but emphasizes different processes in behavior change. Delivered over 8 weeks of self-guided study and homework assignments.

BEHAVIORALCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

As control condition, reflective journaling will be used.