Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychosis.
Eric M J Morris, Daniel D Simsion
The Psychiatric clinics of North America September 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2025.02.006 via PubMed
Summary
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy emphasizing acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based actions, has been successfully applied to support recovery from psychosis across multiple contexts. This article outlines how to adapt ACT for individuals experiencing psychosis, offering practical clinical tips for practitioners. It also reviews research literature supporting ACT's efficacy for psychosis and discusses next steps in research and clinical innovations.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Cognitive behavioral therapy Psychotic disorders Recovery |
| Citations | 5 |
| Key finding | ACT has been successfully applied to support recovery from psychosis across multiple contexts. |
Abstract
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based actions to support living a rich and meaningful life. ACT has been successfully applied to support recovery from psychosis across multiple contexts. This article provides an overview of ACT for psychosis, followed by an outline of how to effectively adapt ACT to support individuals experiencing psychosis, including various practical clinical tips for practitioners. Finally, an overview of the research literature supporting the efficacy of ACT for psychosis is presented, and consideration of next steps in research and clinical innovations.